Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China - Hardcover

9781119427988: Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1119427983 ISBN 13: 9781119427988

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2019

Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, evolutionary changes, and interactions of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China

This book showcases 23 different orders of insect fossils from the Mid Mesozoic period (165 to 125 Ma) that were discovered in Northeastern China. It covers not only their taxonomy and morphology, but also their potential implications on natural sciences, such as phylogeny, function, interaction, evolution, and ecology. It covers fossil sites; paleogeology; co-existing animals and plants in well-balanced eco-systems; insects in the spotlight; morphological evolution and functional development; and interactions of insects with co-existing plants, vertebrates, and other insects. The book also includes many elegant and beautiful photographs, line drawings, and 3-D reconstructions of fossilized and extant insects.

Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China features chapter coverage of such insects as the: Ephemeroptera; Odonata; Blattaria; Isoptera; Orthoptera; Notoptera; Dermaptera; Chresmodidae; Phasmatodea; Plecoptera; Psocoptera; Homoptera; Heteroptera; Megaloptera; Raphidioptera; Neuroptera; Coleoptera; Hymenoptera Diptera; Mecoptera; Siphonaptera; Trichoptera and Lepidoptera.

Combines academic natural science, popular science, and artistic presentation to illustrate rhythms of evolution for fossil insects from the Mid Mesozoic of Northern China
Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, and evolutionary changes of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China
Presents interactions of insects with plants, vertebrates, and other insects based on well-preserved fossil evidence
Uses photos of extant insects and plants, fossil and amber specimens, line drawings, and 3-D computer-generated reconstruction artworks to give readers clear and enjoyable impressions of the scientific findings
Introduces insect-related stories from western and Chinese culture in text or sidebars to give global readers broader exposures

Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China will appeal to entomologists, evolutionists, paleontologists, paleoecologists, and natural scientists.

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About the Author

DONG REN, CHUNGKUN SHIH, TAIPING GAO, YONGJIE WANG and YUNZHI YAO are all professors in the College of Life Sciences, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China. Dr. Shih is also a volunteer Research Associate in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA.

From the Back Cover

DISCOVER THE SECRETS AND SILENT STORIES REVEALED BY EXTRAORDINARY INSECT FOSSILS FROM THE MID-MESOZOIC FAUNAS IN NORTHERN CHINA

Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China showcases 23 different orders of insect fossils from the Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous (165 to 125 Ma) that were collected in Northern China. The book exhibits and reports these fascinating insect fossils in brilliant detail, telling their stories with a combination of expert commentary and specially produced photographs, line drawings, and 3-D reconstructions. It covers not only their taxonomy and morphology, but also their potential implications on natural sciences, such as phylogeny, function, interaction, evolution, and ecology. It highlights fossil sites; stratigraphy; co-existing animals and plants in well-balanced eco-systems; insects in the spotlight; morphological evolution and functional development; and interactions of insects with co-existing plants, vertebrates, and other insects. The content of the book includes:

A combination of academic natural science, popular science, and artistic presentation to illustrate rhythms of evolution for these fossil insects
Documents of morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, and evolutionary changes of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China
Interactions of insects with plants, vertebrates, and other insects based on well-preserved fossil evidence
Photos of extant insects and plants, fossil and amber specimens, line drawings, and 3-D reconstruction artworks to give readers clear and enjoyable impressions of the scientific findings
Insect-related stories from Western and Chinese culture in text or sidebars to give global readers broader exposures

Entomologists, evolutionists, paleontologists, paleoecologists, and anyone with an interest in the natural sciences will find Rhythms of Insect Evolution an illuminating and colourful journey through the evolutionary changes of these ancient creatures.

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DISCOVER THE SECRETS AND SILENT STORIES REVEALED BY EXTRAORDINARY INSECT FOSSILS FROM THE MID-MESOZOIC FAUNAS IN NORTHERN CHINA

A combination of academic natural science, popular science, and artistic presentation to illustrate rhythms of evolution for these fossil insects
Documents of morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, and evolutionary changes of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China
Interactions of insects with plants, vertebrates, and other insects based on well-preserved fossil evidence
Photos of extant insects and plants, fossil and amber specimens, line drawings, and 3-D reconstruction artworks to give readers clear and enjoyable impressions of the scientific findings
Insect-related stories from Western and Chinese culture in text or sidebars to give global readers broader exposures

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