Biogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging
aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both
the earth and life sciences. Palaeogeographic reconstruction is
frequently carried out by researchers with backgrounds in geology
and palaeontology, who are less likely to be familiar with the
latest biogeographic techniques: conversely, biogeographic methods
are often devised by neontologists who may be less familiar with
the fossil record, stratigraphy, and palaeogeography.
Palaeogeography and Palaeobiogeography: Biodiversity in Space and
Time bridges the gap between these two communities of researchers,
who work on the same issues but typically use different types of
data.
The book covers a range of topics, and reflects some of the
major overall questions in the field such as:
- Which approaches are best suited to reconstructing
biogeographic histories under a range of circumstances?
- How do we maximize the use of organismal and earth sciences
data to improve our understanding of events in earth history?
- How well do analytical techniques devised for researching the
biogeography of extant organisms perform in the fossil record?
- Can alternative biodiversity metrics, particularly those based
on morphological measurements, enhance our understanding of
biogeographic patterns and processes?
This book approaches palaeobiogeography with coverage of
technological applications and detailed case studies. It spans a
wide selection of overlapping and integrative disciplines,
including evolutionary theory, vicariance biogeography,
extinctions, and the philosophical aspects of palaeogeography. It
also highlights new technological innovations and applications for
research. Presenting a unique discussion of both palaeogeography
and palaeobiogeography in one volume, this book focuses both
historically and philosophically on the interface between geology,
climate, and organismal distribution.
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