Overview

This comprehensive introduction to the history of life on Earth explores the basic principles and processes, the rich history of past life forms -- marine and terrestrial -- and the major events that shaped this history. Emphasizes the complexity and diversity of life through time. Considers the causes for major events in Earth history --and weighs various interpretations. KEY TOPICS: Some of the many topics covered are: the organization of life, rocks and fossils, origins of the earth, oceans, atmosphere, and life, organic evolution and extinction,.marine predators, .early and advanced consumers on land. The book minimizes the use of technical terms, while providing to the reader short chapter-end lists of important key words and defines each term in a glossary.

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Author:   William Ausich ,  N. Lane
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.529kg
ISBN:  

9780138960698

ISBN 10:   0138960690
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   05 September 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

 1. Time and Fossils.  2. The Organization of Life.  3. Rocks and Fossils.  4. Origins of the Earth, Oceans, Atmosphere, and Life.  5. Organic Evolution and Extinction.  6. Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics.  7. Paleobiogeography.  8. The Precambrian Fossil Record.  9. Introduction to Marine Communities and the Cambrian. 10. Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Ocean-Bottom Faunas. 11. The Fossil Record of Plankton and Nekton. 12. Marine Predators. 13. Origin and Early Evolution of Terrestrial Communities. 14. Terrestrial Primary Producers: The Land Plants. 15. Early Consumers on Land: Reptiles. 16. Advanced Consumers on Land: The Mammals. 17. Primate and Human Evolution. 18. Conclusions. Glossary. Index.

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