Ammonoid Paleobiology

From macroevolution to paleogeography

Christian Klug, Dieter Korn, Kenneth De Baets , Isabelle Kruta

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English

Springer
04 August 2015

Evolution; Molluscs; Palaeontology

Series: Topics in Geobiology

This two-volume work is a testament to the abiding interest and human fascination with ammonites. We offer a new model to explain the morphogenesis of septa and the shell, we explore their habitats by the content of stable isotopes in their shells, we discuss the origin and later evolution of this important clade, and we deliver hypotheses on its demise. The Ammonoidea produced a great number of species that can be used in biostratigraphy and possibly, this is the macrofossil group, which has been used the most for that purpose. Nevertheless, many aspects of their anatomy, mode of life, development or paleobiogeographic distribution are still poorly known.

Themes treated are biostratigraphy, paleoecology, paleoenvironment, paleobiogeography, evolution, phylogeny, and ontogeny. Advances such as an explosion of new information about ammonites, new technologies such as isotopic analysis, tomography and virtual paleontology in general, as well as continuous discovery of new fossil finds have given us the opportunity to present a comprehensive and timely ""state of the art"" compilation. Moreover, it also points the way for future studies to further enhance our understanding of this endlessly fascinating group of organisms.

Edited by: Christian Klug, Dieter Korn, Kenneth De Baets, Isabelle Kruta, Royal H. Mapes
Imprint: Springer
Edition: 2015 ed.
Volume: 44
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.099kg
ISBN: 9789401796323
ISBN 10: 9401796327
Series: Topics in Geobiology
Pages: 605
Publication Date: 04 August 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I. Macroevolution.- Part II. Paleobiogeography of ammonoids.- Part III. Ammonoids through time.