Lessons from the past: Biotic recoveries from mass extinctions.

Authors :: Erwin, Douglas H.
Source :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 05/08/2001, Vol. 98 Issue 10, p5399. 5p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Discusses the effects of mass extinctions on evolution. Evolutionary opportunities created by mass extinctions; Biotic rebound occurring to refill niches created by mass extinctions; Paleontological discussions of post-extinction recoveries; Case studies presented; Evolutionary significance of post-extinction recoveries.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00278424
Volume :: 98
Issue :: 10
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 4857312
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.091092698