Micropaleontology: Principles and Applications

BOOK:-- Micropaleontology: Principles and Applications

EDITOR:-- [P.K. Saraswati, M.S. Srinivasan, 2016]

OVERVIEW:--
This book will help readers learn the basic skills needed to study microfossils especially those without a formal background in paleontology. It details key principles, explains how to identify different groups of microfossils, and provides insight into their potential applications in solving geologic problems.
This book will help readers learn the basic skills needed to study microfossils especially those without a formal background in paleontology. It details key principles, explains how to identify different groups of microfossils, and provides insight into their potential applications in solving geologic problems.

CONTENTS:--
Ch.1- Introduction
Ch.2- Taphonomy and Quality of the Fossil Record
Ch.3- Microfossil Biomineralization and Biogeochemistry
Ch.4- Morphology, Taxonomy and Concepts of Species
Ch.5- Basic Concepts of Ecology
Ch.6- Calcareous-Walled Microfossils
Ch.7- Siliceous-Walled Microfossils
Ch.8 - Phosphatic Microfossils
Ch.9- Organic-Walled Microfossils
Ch.10- Biostratigraphy
Ch.11- Paleoenvironment and Paleoclimate
Ch.12- Basin Analysis and Hydrocarbon Exploration
Ch.13- Paleoceanography

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