A History of the Fossil Insects in the Secondary Rocks of England: Accompanied by a Particular Account of the Strata in Which They Occur, and of the ... with Their Preservation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Peter Bellinger Brodie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331499711 ISBN 13: 9780331499711

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Discover the story of ancient insects and the rocks that preserved them.

This nonfiction work explains how fossil insects are found in England’s Secondary rocks and what their remains reveal about ancient climates, landscapes, and geological history. It pairs careful observations with detailed discussions of the rock layers, from the Wealden to the Lias, and shows how scientists interpret traces of life from long past times.

• Learn how insect fossils are identified and what their size and condition say about ancient environments.
• See how specific rock beds, such as the Insect Limestone and Cypris Limestone, fit into the broader geology of the region.
• Understand how sections and stratigraphy are used to map where fossils occur and how they were preserved.
• Explore noted plates and descriptions that illuminate the diversity of fossil insects in a deep time context.

Ideal for readers of natural history and geology who want a grounded, field-friendly overview of fossil insects and the rocks that host them.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331499711
• ISBN 13: 9780331499711
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 182