The first edition of Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems was widely praised for its coverage and approach in describing and illustrating 14 well-known fossil sites from around the world. The authors have now updated the text and added 6 new chapters with many new color illustrations. Following a general introduction to fossil Lagerstätten, each chapter deals with a single site and follows the same format: its evolutionary position and significance; its background sedimentology, stratigraphy and palaeoenvironment; a description of the biota and palaeoecology; a comparison with other similar Lagerstätten; and a list of relevant museums and suggestions for visiting the sites. This study of exceptionally well-preserved fossil sites from different periods in geological time provides a picture of the evolution of ecosystems through the ages. Covers several sites that are not listed in other Lagerstatten books making this the most comprehensive book on the topic;Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 450 color photographs and diagrams;Provides value to a wide range of students and professionals in palaeontology and related sciences.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Chapter 1. Ediacara -- chapter 2. The Burgess shale -- chapter 3. Chengjiang -- chapter. 4 The Soom shale -- chapter 5. The Herefordshire nodules -- chapter 6. The Hunsr?ck slate -- chapter 7. The Rhynie chert -- chapter 8. Mazon Creek -- chapter 9. Karoo -- chapter 10. Gr?s? Voltzia -- chapter 11. The Holzmaden shale -- chapter 12. The Morrison formation -- chapter 13. The Solnhofen limestone -- chapter 14. The Jehol group -- chapter 15. El Montsec and Las Hoyas -- chapter 16. The Santana and Crato formations -- chapter 17. Grube Messel -- chapter 18. The White River group -- chapter 19. Baltic Amber -- chapter 20. Rancho La Brea.

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