Fossil Ostracoda of China (Volume 1): Cypridacea and Darwinulidacea

Author: Hou Hutan et al. (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book systematically summarizes non-marine ostracods belonging to the family Podocopida, subfamily Podocopina, and subfamily Darwinulocopina, specifically focusing on the superfamily Cypridacea and Darwinulidacea. It provides systematic organization, clarification, classification, and comparative discussions of genera and species within these two superfamilies. In-depth and systematic research is conducted on their temporal and spatial distribution, regionalization, evolution, ecology, and sedimentary environments. Based on the temporal and spatial distribution and evolutionary patterns of genera and species, the book systematically analyzes and studies the laws governing their origination, flourishing, decline, and extinction. The book clarifies and describes 127 genera and 1719 species of ostracod fossils belonging to these two superfamilies, along with 144 undetermined species. It divides non-marine ostracod fossils from the Late Permian to the Quaternary into 13 assemblages and briefly introduces the application of new technologies and methods in the study of ostracod fossils in China. The publication of this book not only represents a systematic and historical summary of non-marine ostracod assemblages during China's geological periods but also provides abundant evidence for major research issues, such as the division and correlation of intercontinental non-marine Cenozoic strata, regionalization of ostracod communities, and the vertical distribution and evolutionary patterns of genera and species. It holds significant reference value. The book includes 317 illustrations and 231 figures.