Amber : The Natural Time Capsule /
Ross, Andrew, 1968-
Amber : The Natural Time Capsule / Andrew Ross. - 112 pages color illustrations, color maps 26 cm.
New Book 2023 Spring.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 112) and index.
What is amber? -- Where is amber found? -- Amber inclusions -- Arthropods. Key to arthropods ; The insect fossil record -- Insects. Key to insects without wings ; Incomplete metamorphosis ; Key to winged insects I -- Bugs. Key to bugs ; Complete metamorphosis ; Key to winged insects II -- True flies. Key to true flies -- Wasps, bees, ants, and sawflies. F\Key to wasps, bees, ants, and sawflies -- Beetles. Key to selected beetles.
Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the current knowledge and ongoing research.
9781770857599 (pbk)
20099051001
Amber.
Amber fossils.
Ambre jaune.
Fossiles dans l'ambre.
QE391.A5 / R68 2010
553.8/79
Amber : The Natural Time Capsule / Andrew Ross. - 112 pages color illustrations, color maps 26 cm.
New Book 2023 Spring.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 112) and index.
What is amber? -- Where is amber found? -- Amber inclusions -- Arthropods. Key to arthropods ; The insect fossil record -- Insects. Key to insects without wings ; Incomplete metamorphosis ; Key to winged insects I -- Bugs. Key to bugs ; Complete metamorphosis ; Key to winged insects II -- True flies. Key to true flies -- Wasps, bees, ants, and sawflies. F\Key to wasps, bees, ants, and sawflies -- Beetles. Key to selected beetles.
Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the current knowledge and ongoing research.
9781770857599 (pbk)
20099051001
Amber.
Amber fossils.
Ambre jaune.
Fossiles dans l'ambre.
QE391.A5 / R68 2010
553.8/79