Extinctions in the History of Life |
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| Editor:
| Taylor, Paul D. |
| Author:
| Taylor, Paul D. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-11489-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $65.99 |
Book Description:
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The great majority of species ever to have lived on Earth are now extinct. In recent years recognition of a biodiversity crisis, and the development of new analytical and geological techniques for studying extinction have increased our appreciation of global change. This book brings together the key findings and current debates concerning extinction. It looks at the implications for plants, animals and microbes, and discusses the role of extinction in evolution. Easily accessible, it...
More DescriptionThe great majority of species ever to have lived on Earth are now extinct. In recent years recognition of a biodiversity crisis, and the development of new analytical and geological techniques for studying extinction have increased our appreciation of global change. This book brings together the key findings and current debates concerning extinction. It looks at the implications for plants, animals and microbes, and discusses the role of extinction in evolution. Easily accessible, it will be a useful reference for students, researchers and the interested general reader.