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The Ryozoan Fauna of the Rochester Shale (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ray S. Bassler

 
9780656804818: The Ryozoan Fauna of the Rochester Shale (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a detailed look at Silurian bryozoans from the Rochester Shale.

This study compiles extensive material to reveal the diversity and structure of ancient life in a single rock formation, with clear illustrations and descriptions that help identify key species.

The work places the Rochester shale fauna in a broader context, comparing it with other Silurian horizons and noting how preservation conditions shaped what scientists can study. It highlights abundant and distinctive forms, explains internal and external features, and clarifies how to recognize closely related species.

  • Grounded descriptions of notable species and their distinctive zooecia, mesopores, and growth patterns.
  • Guidance on identifying complex internal structures through tangential and vertical sections.
  • Illustrations and remarks that tie Rochester shale bryozoa to other showing local and global occurrences.
  • Notes on distribution, occurrence, and the significance of specific formations within the Niagaran and Clinton horizons.

Ideal for readers of paleontology and for researchers comparing Silurian bryozoan faunas across regions and time.

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