Plants and the K-T boundary
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Cambridge University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Cambridge, UK |
Publication Dates: | 2008. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | x, 280 p.: ill., maps ; 26 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780521835756 (hbk.) 0521835755 (hbk.) |
Index Number: | Q914 |
CLC: | Q914 |
Call Number: | Q914/N617 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-277) and index. Background -- Introduction -- Resolution of the K-T boundary -- Using fossil plants to study the K-T boundary -- Brief history of K-T boundary paleobotany and palynology -- Overview of latest Cretaceous and early paleocene vegetation -- Regional case studies -- Williston Basin - the most complete K-T section known -- Other North American records -- Eurasia -- The remnants of Gondwana -- Interpretations -- Assessment of the K-T boundary event -- Evaluation of scenarios for the K-T boundary event -- Floral effects of the K-T boundary event. |