Special Papers in Palaeontology, Number 72, Lower Jurassic Floras from Hope Bay and Botany Bay, Antarctica
Special Papers in Palaeontology (Band Nr. 72)
1. Auflage Oktober 2004
96 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The
Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate
works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal.
Two issues are published each year and feature high standard
illustrations.
* This issue investigates the Hope Bay and Botany Bay, Graham
Land, Antarctica which have yielded two of the most diverse floras
known from the Jurassic.
* Presents a major revision of the Hope Bay flora, based on
extensive subsequent collections.
* Brings together researchers, geologists and enthusiasts who
continue to find material of significance.
* Highlights the need for reappraisal of a number of other
Mesozoic Gondwanan floras that have been dated mainly on their
close similarity to the Hope Bay flora.
* Includes 20 plates, 2 tables and 9 text-figures.
1. Material And Methods.
2. Systematic Palaeontology.
2.1 Division Equisetophyta.
2.2 Division Pteridophyta.
2.3 Division Gymnospermophyta.
3. Age Of The Hope Bay And Botany Bay Floras.
4. Palaeoenvironment And Palaeoclimate.
5. Conclusions.
References.
