Lebanese Amber: The Oldest Insect Ecosystem in Fossilized Resin Contributor(s): Poinar Jr, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 087071533X ISBN-13: 9780870715334 Publisher: Oregon State University Press OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: This extensively illustrated book, the first major review of Lebanese amber, covers all aspects of the highly valued resin, including its origin and its role as a commodity in ancient cultures. Paleontologists, biologists, and evolutionists will appreciate the book's new information, along with its summary of early research and its analysis of what amber fossils reveal about insect diversification, biogeography, extinction, and survival. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Paleontology - Science | Life Sciences - Biology |
Dewey: 560.956 |
LCCN: 2001003008 |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 6.03" W x 9.03" (0.34 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |