Robert Sosman Blake (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thorough exploration of a Pennsylvanian brachiopod, Derbya crassa, using an impression of the interior of a pedicle valve. The author analyzes an area of abnormal sculpture on the valve, suggesting it is a patch of regenerated shell that replaced a broken portion. The book delves into the potential causes of the injury and reconstructs the regenerative process, examining the direction and rate of shell growth, as well as the timing of the injury. Through this detailed analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the remarkable regenerative capabilities of brachiopods and expands our understanding of their biology and behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.