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The fossil history of plant life in Antarctica is central to our understanding of the evolution of vegetation through geological time and also plays a key role in reconstructing past configurations of the continents and associated climatic conditions. This book provides the only detailed overview of the development of Antarctic vegetation from the Devonian period to the present day, presenting Earth scientists with valuable insights into the break up of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. Details of specific floras and ecosystems are provided within the context of changing geological, geographical and environmental conditions, alongside comparisons with contemporaneous and modern ecosystems. The authors demonstrate how palaeobotany contributes to our understanding of the paleoenvironmental changes in the southern hemisphere during this period of Earth history. The book is a complete and up-to-date reference for researchers and students in Antarctic paleobotany and terrestrial paleoecology.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781108446822
eBay Product ID (ePID)26046642565
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Book TitleThe Vegetation of Antarctica Through Geological Time
AuthorImogen Poole, David J. Cantrill
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicEarth Sciences, Geology, Biology, Mathematics
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages490 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height245mm
Item Width172mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDavid J. Cantrill, Imogen Poole
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom