A Guide to the Fossil Invertebrates and Plants in the Department of Geology and Palæontology in the British Museum (Natural History) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

British Museum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484340026 ISBN 13: 9780484340021

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover fossils that reveal life in ancient seas and soils.

This guide introduces fossil worms and echinoderms, showing how these small and spiny creatures help unlock the history stored in rocks.

Readers will learn how paleontologists identify soft-bodied worms and their hard tubes, understand the challenges of naming fossils, and see how the collection reflects changes through geological time. The volume also explains the distinctive features of echinoderms—sea urchins, starfish, brittle-stars, and related forms—and how their unique skeletons and water-vascular systems appear in the fossil record.

• How fossil worms are studied, including their tubes and burrows, and what they indicate about ancient environments
• Key worm groups and modern relatives used to interpret fossils
• Notable fossil examples in the collection, such as specimens from Greenland and Solenhofen
• How echinoderms differ from other animals and why fivefold symmetry matters in fossils

Ideal for readers of paleontology and natural history collections who want a clear, practical overview of fossil Worms and Echinoderma.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484340026
• ISBN 13: 9780484340021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 180