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CHAPTER 8: ECOSYSTEM ENGINEERING IN THE FOSSIL RECORD: EARLY EXAMPLES FROM THE CAMBRIAN PERIOD.

Authors :
Marenco, Katherine N.
Bottjer, David J.
Source :
Ecosystem Engineers; 2007, p163-184, 22p, 4 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Chapter 8 of the book "Ecosystem Engineers: Plants to Protists," edited by Kim Cuddington, James E. Byers, William G. Wilson and Alan Hastings is presented. It explores several approaches and challenges on identifying ecosystem engineering in the fossil record, starting with paleocommunity reconstruction from the Cambrian Period. It also highlights the challenges for paleoecologists to continue to refine and build current strategies for identifying examples of ancient ecosystem.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780123738578
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ecosystem Engineers
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
34259078