Plant Fossils -- The History of Terrestrial Vegetation

Author: [UK] Krystof
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book focuses on plant fossils, which are the foundation of paleobotany. It briefly reviews the fossil records of major plant groups, describes their primary evolutionary trends, and discusses the overall evolution of vegetation types worldwide, highlighting their importance in understanding paleogeography and paleoclimate. At the end, it reviews the history of paleobotanical research, summarizing the significant advancements that have occurred in the discipline over the past three centuries.