Author: Ross, A.
Title: Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Description: Firefly Books 2010 112, col + b/w illus. . HB. Fine.. Second edition. Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth.In this new edition the author provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art and science, and recounts the elusive search for DNA from fossilized insects. Detailed keys and stunning photographs, including previously unseen pieces of Burmese amber from the Museum's collections, guide the reader in the identification of species of insects and other amber inclusions.. [9781554076093]
Keywords: Amber; Palaeontology
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Title: Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Description: Firefly Books 2010 112, col + b/w illus. . HB. Fine.. Second edition. Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth.In this new edition the author provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art and science, and recounts the elusive search for DNA from fossilized insects. Detailed keys and stunning photographs, including previously unseen pieces of Burmese amber from the Museum's collections, guide the reader in the identification of species of insects and other amber inclusions.. [9781554076093]
Keywords: Amber; Palaeontology
Price: GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 21.42 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: S58340
- Book number: S58340
See more books from our catalog: Geology,Palaeontology