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Description

1. 1 online resource (xi, 317 p.) : ill.

Summary

1. "This book explores the ecological consequences of the twin extinction events--the one that occurred within the Late Devonian (the end-Frasnian extinction) and the one that closed the Devonian period (the end-Famennian extinction)--for the evolution of terrestrial animal life on Earth--Provided by publisher.

Series statement

1. Critical moments and perspectives in earth history and paleobiology

Uniform title

1. When the invasion of land failed (Online)
2. Critical moments and perspectives in earth history and paleobiology series.

Alternative title

1. When the invasion of land failed (Online)

Subject

1. Extinction (Biology)
2. Paleontology > Devonian
3. Catastrophes (Geology)

Contents

1. The evolution of life on land -- The plants establish a beachhead -- The first animal invasion -- The first catastrophe and retreat -- The second animal invasion -- The second catastrophe and retreat -- Victory at last -- The legacy of the Devonian extinctions.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-312) and index.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Author

1. McGhee, George R.

Title

1. When the invasion of land failed [electronic resource] : the legacy of the Devonian extinctions / George R. McGhee Jr.

Imprint

1. New York : Columbia University Press, c2013.

Series

1. Critical moments and perspectives in earth history and paleobiology
2. Critical moments and perspectives in earth history and paleobiology series.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-312) and index.

Access

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Connect to:

1. Available from home with a valid library card
2. Available onsite at NYPL

LCCN

1. 2013011766