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Amazonia--landscape and species evolution : a look into the past /

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The book focuses on geological history as the critical factor in determining the present biodiversity and landscapes of Amazonia. The different driving mechanisms for landscape evolution are explored by reviewing the history of the Amazonian Craton, the associated sedimentary basins, and the role of...

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Other Authors: Hoorn, C. (Carina), Wesselingh, F. P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Series:Wiley online library.
Subjects:
Geology, Stratigraphic > Cenozoic.
Historical geology > Amazon River Region.
Natural history > Amazon River Region.
Paleontology > Amazon River Region.
Natural history.
Science.
NATURE > Essays.
NATURE > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Ecotourism.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The book focuses on geological history as the critical factor in determining the present biodiversity and landscapes of Amazonia. The different driving mechanisms for landscape evolution are explored by reviewing the history of the Amazonian Craton, the associated sedimentary basins, and the role of mountain uplift and climate change.This book provdes an insight into the Meso- and Cenozoic record of Amazonia that was characterized by fluvial and long-lived lake systems and a highly diverse flora and fauna. This fauna includes giants such as the ca. 12 m long caiman Purussaurus, but also a vari
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 447 pages, 18 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps, graphs, tables.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1444306405 (electronic bk.)
1444306413 (electronic bk.)
9781444306408 (electronic bk.)
9781444306415 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1002/9781444306408