Paleontological events
Subtitle: stratigraphic, ecological, and evolutionary implications
By: edited by Carlton E. Brett and Gordon C. Baird.
Contributors: Brett, Carlton E.; Baird, Gordon C.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 604
Subjects: Paleontology, Stratigraphic.; Taphonomy.
Description: A recent renaissance in the field of "event" stratigraphy has promoted a much more thorough examination of the geologic record of particular fossil-bearing strata. This reference work compiles the findings of leading researchers on fossil beds, epiboles and global bioevents, mapping out a definitive temporal and regional classification of event horizons.

Based primarily on research with Lower and Middle Paleozoic rocks of eastern North America, 'this volume significantly links these events to relatively short-term phenomena, including storms and climate-forcing cycles. An invaluable resource for specialists and students in the fields of paleontology, paleoecology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology, Paleontological Events helps to clarify the biological and taphonomic significance of these horizons.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.