New Approaches to Speciation in the Fossil Record

by Douglas Erwin (Editor), Robert Anstey (Editor)

Overview

This collection of case studies seeks to re-examine the understanding of the speciation patterns that appear in the fossil record through analysis of the patterns and their presumed processes. The contributions address the questions surrounding speciation in the fossil record by conducting very specific studies of particular lineages. In each case, the rigorous techniques of morphological analysis, quantitative genetic analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and sedimentary completeness have been employed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231082488
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	11/02/1995
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Contributes new insights to the current debate about speciation by introducing the techniques of paleontology, which strangely have been little considered. Discusses speciation from the perspective of the fossil record, case studies of five different lineages, and macroevolutionary issues. Stringently analyzes the speciation patterns in fossils and the presumed processes behind them using the tools of morphology, quantitative genetics, phylogenetics, and sedimentary completeness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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