Neogene History of Tropical American Mollusks, by Edward J. Petuch
by Edward J. Petuch
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Neogene History of Tropical American Mollusks: Biogeography and Evolutionary Patterns of Tropical Western Atlantic Mollusca Hardcover, by Edward J. Petuch The text details the evolutionary history and biogeographic patterns of Cenozoic and recent mollusks in the tropical western Atlantic. In addition to being a fascinating read, I collected in Florida and the Bay Islands of Honduras heavily in 1980s and 1990s, and this book was invaluable for identification of numerous new species. Publisher : Coastal Education & Research Foundation Language : English Print length : 217 pages ISBN-10 : 0938415026 ISBN-13 : 978-0938415022 Item Weight : 1.74 pounds Key Concepts & Themes - Paleobiogeography: The book proposes a new reconstruction of Caribbean molluscan provinciality. It specifically defines and names new Neogene paleoprovinces, including the Caloosahatchian (centered in southern Florida) and the Gatunian (centered in the southern Caribbean). - Biological Catastrophism: Petuch argues that the closure of the Isthmus of Panama and significant glacially-induced sea-level/temperature changes caused an extinction event in the Late Pliocene. - Relict Pockets: The author explores the concept of isolated, relict molluscan faunas persisting in specific geographic pockets (such as the Gulf of Venezuela), drawing links to their living Panamic and ancient Floridian descendants. Publisher : Coastal Education & Research Foundation Language : English Print length
- Publisher: Coastal Education & Research Foundation, Incorporated
- Year: 1988
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780938415022
- Condition: Fine
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