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Author:   Julia T. Sankey ,  Sven Baszio
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
Imprint:   Indiana University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.776kg
ISBN:  

9780253349279

ISBN 10:   0253349273
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   17 April 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Preface. Sven Baszio Part 1. Importance of Microvertebrate Sites, Sampling, Statistical Methods, and Taphonomy 1. Information from Microvertebrate Localities: Potentials and Limits Sven Baszio 2. How Much Is Enough? A Repeatable, Efficient, and Controlled Sampling Protocol for Assessing Taxonomic Diversity and Abundance in Vertebrate Microfossil Assemblages Heather A. Jamniczky, Donald B. Brinkman, and Anthony P. Russell 3. Taphonomic Issues Relating to Concentrations of Pedogenic Nodules and Vertebrates in the Paleocene and Miocene Gulf Coastal Plain: Examples from Texas and Louisiana, USA Judith A. Schiebout, Paul D. White, and Grant S. Boardman Part 2. Guild Analysis, Ecological and Faunal Analyses, Biodiversity, and Paleobiogeography 4. The Structure of Late Cretaceous (Late Campanian) Nonmarine Aquatic Communities: A Guild Analysis of Two Vertebrate Microfossil Localities in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada Donald Brinkman 5. Vertebrate Paleoecology from Microsites, Talley Mountain, Upper Aguja Formation (Late Cretaceous), Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA Julia T. Sankey 6. Terrestrial and Aquatic Vertebrate Paleocommunities of the Mesaverde Formation (Upper Cretaceous, Campanian) of the Wind River and Bighorn Basins, Wyoming, USA David G. DeMar Jr. and Brent H. Breithaupt 7. Lack of Variability in Feeding Patterns of the Sauropod Dinosaurs Diplodocus and Camarasaurus (Late Jurassic, Western USA) with Respect to Climate as Indicated by Tooth Wear Features Anthony R. Fiorillo 8. Diversity of Latest Cretaceous (Late Maastrichtian) Small Theropods and Birds: Teeth from the Lance and Hell Creek Formations, USA Julia T. Sankey 9. Small Theropod Teeth from the Lance Formation of Wyoming, USA Nick Longrich 10. The First Serrated Bird Tooth Philip J. Currie and Clive Coy 11. First Dinosaur Eggshells from Texas, USA: Aguja Formation (Late Campanian), Big Bend National Park Ed Welsh and Julia T. Sankey 12. Review of the Albanerpetontidae (Lissamphibia), with Comments on the Paleoecological Preferences of European Tertiary Albanerpetontids James D. Gardner and Madelaine Böhme 13. New Information on Frogs (Lissamphibia: Anura) from the Lance Formation (Late Maastrichtian) and Bug Creek Anthills (Late Maastrichtian and Early Paleocene), Hell Creek Formation, USA James D. Gardner List of Contributors Index

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<p> For several decades the study of vertebrate microfaunas has contributedgreatly to our understanding of the evolution and paleobiology of fossilvertebrates. Despite the importance of such studies, the discipline has perhaps beenviewed as slightly out of the mainstream. This is the first time that microfaunalstudies have coalesced into a single volume. Hopefully it is a harbinger of anintellectual maturation, the coming-of-age of a discipline. -- Peter Dodson, University of Pennsylvania--Peter Dodson, University of Pennsylvania

<p>Vertebrate microfossil assemblages are collections of small, often-fragmented fossil remains, which usually contain a variety of taxa. Prior tothe acceptance of taphonomy as part of mainstream paleontological studies, littleattention was paid to microvertebrate fossil assemblages. Complete skeletons werefar more popular as objects of study. Because of significant limitations in thecollection and interpretation of information obtained from vertebrate microfossilassemblages, many researchers have expressed doubt as to the overall utility ofmicrofossil-derived data. In large measure, this has been due to the lack of astandardized methodology for studying such sites. With recognition of the importanceof microvertebrate assemblages to the study of paleobiology and evolution, methodology for studying such sites gradually evolved. Editors Sankey (CaliforniaState Univ.) and Baszio (Univ. of Bonn, Germany) have divided this detailed workinto two sections: Importance of Microvertebrate Sites

<p>. .. Here, the editors have brought together a fine collection of papers primarily addressing [vertebrate microfossil assemblages].... I would say that anyone working in the Late Cretaceous of North America would do well to purchase a copy, as would those who work on some of the taxa detailed within (small theropods, frogs, etc.). Kudos to the editors and authors on this interesting contribution! --Andy Farke, The Open Source Paleontologist, September 11, 2008--Andy Farke The Open Source Paleontologist (01/01/2008)

In 13 well-referenced chapters, 17 authors present methodological approaches to the study of microfossil assemblages, results of several recent studies, and recommendations for future research. This book is sure to stimulate significant discussion among paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. -- Choice, November 2008 Choice, November 2008

<p>Vertebrate microfossil assemblages are collections of small, often-fragmented fossil remains, which usually contain a variety of taxa. Prior to the acceptance of taphonomy as part of mainstream paleontological studies, little attention was paid to microvertebrate fossil assemblages. Complete skeletons were far more popular as objects of study. Because of significant limitations in the collection and interpretation of information obtained from vertebrate microfossil assemblages, many researchers have expressed doubt as to the overall utility of microfossil-derived data. In large measure, this has been due to the lack of a standardized methodology for studying such sites. With recognition of the importance of microvertebrate assemblages to the study of paleobiology and evolution, methodology for studying such sites gradually evolved. Editors Sankey (California State Univ.) and Baszio (Univ. of Bonn, Germany) have divided this detailed work into two sections: Importance of Microvertebrate Sites, Sampling, Statistical Methods, and Taphonomy and Guild Analysis, Ecological and Faunal Analysis, Biodiversity, and Paleobiogeopgraphy. In 13 well-referenced chapters, 17 authors present methodological approaches to the study of microfossil assemblages, results of several recent studies, and recommendations for future research. This book is sure to stimulate significant discussion among paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through research collections.D. A./P>--D. A. Brass, independent scholar Choice (01/01/2008)

In 13 well-referenced chapters, 17 authors present methodological approaches to the study of microfossil assemblages, results of several recent studies, and recommendations for future research. This book is sure to stimulate significant discussion among paleontologists and evolutionary biologists.... Recommended.November 2008 -- D. A. Brass * independent scholar * ... Here, the editors have brought together a fine collection of papers primarily addressing [vertebrate microfossil assemblages].... I would say that anyone working in the Late Cretaceous of North America would do well to purchase a copy, as would those who work on some of the taxa detailed within (small theropods, frogs, etc.). Kudos to the editors and authors on this interesting contribution!September 11, 2008 -- Andy Farke * The Open Source Paleontologist * Vertebrate microfossil assemblages are collections of small, often-fragmented fossil remains, which usually contain a variety of taxa. Prior to the acceptance of taphonomy as part of mainstream paleontological studies, little attention was paid to microvertebrate fossil assemblages. Complete skeletons were far more popular as objects of study. Because of significant limitations in the collection and interpretation of information obtained from vertebrate microfossil assemblages, many researchers have expressed doubt as to the overall utility of microfossil-derived data. In large measure, this has been due to the lack of a standardized methodology for studying such sites. With recognition of the importance of microvertebrate assemblages to the study of paleobiology and evolution, methodology for studying such sites gradually evolved. Editors Sankey (California State Univ.) and Baszio (Univ. of Bonn, Germany) have divided this detailed work into two sections: Importance of Microvertebrate Sites, Sampling, Statistical Methods, and Taphonomy and Guild Analysis, Ecological and Faunal Analysis, Biodiversity, and Paleobiogeopgraphy. In 13 well-referenced chapters, 17 authors present methodological approaches to the study of microfossil assemblages, results of several recent studies, and recommendations for future research. This book is sure to stimulate significant discussion among paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through research collections. -- D. A. Brass, independent scholar * Choice *

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Julia T. Sankey is Associate Professor of Geology in the Department of Physics and Geology at California State University in Stanislaus. Sven Baszio is a paleontologist at the University of Bonn, Germany.

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