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This definitive textbook by a renowned field observer and analyst of trace fossils concentrates on the most distinctive examples, mostly made by infaunal invertebrates in originally soft sediments. It covers the whole geologic column and ranges from deep-sea to shallow-marine and continental environments. The book is designed to foster interpretative skills using the author's own drawings. They are thematically grouped in 75 plates that form the core for the descriptive text and annotated references. A glossary of ichnological terms is also provided. This book's author is perhaps the world's most acknowledged expert in the field of trace fossils.

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From the reviews: <p> This book is arranged in 15 chapters, covering topics in ichnology (the study of trace fossils). It is designed as a course book a ] . The text is essentially a set of extended captions for the plates, along with 43 unnumbered photographs. a ] is an excellent resource for teachers of paleontology and sedimentology. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals. (M. A. Wilson, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (2), 2007) <p> Many books on trace fossils have been published in this decade. But Adolf Seilachera (TM)s book is like none of them. a ] It is intense and detailed and clearly written. a ] this book is made for serious students of ichnology of all ages and stages. It is superbly organized, superbly illustrated, a treasure trove of knowledge and understanding a understanding of how trace fossils work and what they can tell us. a ] Photographs of outstanding specimens are scattered at key positions through the book. (Richard G. Bromley and Jesper Milan, Geological Magazine, Vol. 145, 2008) <p> Trace Fossil Analysis, which grew out of courses a ] gave at TA1/4bingen University, offers an excellent introduction to his approach. a ] contains a number of new illustrations and the text is sprinkled with fresh insights and thoughts. a ] an indispensable aid to anyone teaching trace fossils at the university level. a ] will be cherished by ichnologists, even though they already know what to expect. a ] handy to nonspecialists, who may not have the time, wish, or opportunity to track down Seilachera (TM)s original Publications a ] . (SAren Jensen, Science, Vol. 322, November, 2008)

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