Principles of Paleoecology

Download or read book Principles of Paleoecology written by Anne Offit and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to paleoecology. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Paleoecology refers to the study of fossils, sub-fossils, fossil organisms and their remains to examine the past ecosystem. The main aim of paleoecology is to understand the life cycle, environmental conditions, living interactions and deaths of organisms, in order to reconstruct natural environment. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of this field. For all readers who are interested in this subject, the case studies included in this text will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.