PaleoBase: Macrofossils Part 2 (Single User) (Pt. 2) [CD-ROM]

Norman Macleod (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632058919 | ISBN-13: 978-0632058914 | Publication Date: August 25, 2003

PaleoBase is a new initiative in the presentation of systematic information on fossil organisms. It represents the marriage of up-to-date systematic information on a collection of over 1500 fossil genera, state-of-the-art color digital photographs of representative specimens from The Natural History Museum's unrivaled paleontological collections, and modern relational database technology. With PaleoBase an important new tool for the teaching of life history in a wide variety of advanced secondary, undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., paleontology, historical geology, stratigraphy, paleoceanography, paleobiogeography) becomes available to students and educators alike.

PaleoBase: Macrofossils is the first product from the PaleoBase project, and will be released in three Parts. It will consist of approximately 1000 generic records drawn from the major invertebrate groups. The genera have been carefully selected to include taxa used in the teaching of paleontology and historical geology worldwide. Together they represent the ideal fossil collection; one that in practice only the largest natural history museums could hope to assemble. PaleoBase: Macrofossils gives educators, students and researchers access to a virtual collection of these fossils - many of which are actual figured specimens from the 19th and 20th century technical publications that served to originally establish the concepts of these genera.

For an online demonstration and guided tour of PaleoBase: Macrofossils please visit: www.paleobase.com/

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• Versions for Mac and PC, single user and site licence.
  
• High-quality digital images of representative specimens in full color that can be magnified to reveal additional morphological detail.
  
• Complete systematic descriptions incorporating the latest information and written by experts from The Natural History Museum's Department of Palaeontology.
  
• A morphological key for each group that can be used to study morphological character distributions or aid in the identification of "unknown" specimens from local collections.
  
• A complete classification for each genus.
  
• Descriptions of the genus' geographical and paleogeographical distribution.
  
• A summary of each genus' chronostratigraphical distribution.
  
• Identification of each genus' original shell mineralogy.
  
• A complete glossary of all morphological terms used in the genus' descriptions.
  
• A complete bibliography that connects the information provided by Macrofossils to the larger technical literature.

Editorial Reviews

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"... as an overall guide and introduction to the study of fossil molluscs this is an excellent product that I can recommend without hesitation." Alistair Crame, British Antartic Survey, Bulletin of the Malacological Society of London, March 2004 <!--end-->

"... PaleoBase opens a new window on the fossil record. Based on the superb fossil collections of London's Natural History Museum it is a developing digital database, and is revolutionising the teaching of palaeontology... Part 2 has a wealth of up-to-date information plus 800 images of more than 300 fossil molluscs ..." Douglas Palmer, New Scientist, March 2004

"...a truly wonderful teaching tool...provides a great resource for those seeking to identify fossils..." Palaeontologia Electronica, September 2004

"Macrofossils Part 2 doesn't disappoint as a follow on to Part 1. It is well designed and organized and the photography is stunning. Any of you who picked up the first Paleobase will want to be sure to acquire this sequel. Anyone who teaches earth science at the secondary or college level should be sure to get a copy as well...You can't lose with this one!" Fossil News, January 2005

"...an effective virtual supplement to undergraduate palaeo practicals, forming a bridge between textboosks and real specimens." Geological Magazine, November 2005

Book Description

PaleoBase is a new initiative in the presentation of systematic information on fossil organisms. It represents the marriage of up-to-date systematic information on a collection of over 1500 fossil genera, state-of-the-art color digital photographs of representative specimens from The Natural History Museum's unrivaled paleontological collections, and modern relational database technology. With PaleoBase an important new tool for the teaching of life history in a wide variety of advanced secondary, undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., paleontology, historical geology, stratigraphy, paleoceanography, paleobiogeography) becomes available to students and educators alike.PaleoBase: Macrofossils is the first product from the PaleoBase project, and will be released in three Parts. It will consist of approximately 1000 generic records drawn from the major invertebrate groups. The genera have been carefully selected to include taxa used in the teaching of paleontology and historical geology worldwide. Together they represent the ideal fossil collection; one that in practice only the largest natural history museums could hope to assemble. PaleoBase: Macrofossils gives educators, students and researchers access to a virtual collection of these fossils - many of which are actual figured specimens from the 19th and 20th century technical publications that served to originally establish the concepts of these genera. PaleoBase: Macrofossils Part One contains data on the Arthropods (non-Trilobite), Brachiopods, Bryozoans, Graptolites, Trace Fossils and Trilobites. Parts Two and Three will cover the remaining fossil groups, and are scheduled for release in Late 2000 and Late 2001 respectively. For an online demonstration and guided tour of PaleoBase: Macrofossils please visit:www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology/paleobase

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Product Details

• CD-ROM: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (August 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632058919
• ISBN-13: 978-0632058914
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars a must-have innovation in the study of the fossil records, February 28, 2007

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This review is from: PaleoBase: Macrofossils Part 2 (Single User) (Pt. 2) (CD-ROM)

PaleoBase: Macrofossils Part 2.0: Ammonoids, Bivalves, Coleoids, Gastropods, and other Mollusca (CD-ROM) edited by Norman Macleod, contributions by Staff Natural History Museum, London England (Blackwell Publishing) said though three in separately issued CD-ROMs is likely to become the basis by which students and scientists their fossil taxonomy. Rich in visual detail these records are likely to become a touchstone for basic understanding of our fossil records geologically and in evolutionary demonstrations of the persistence and change of basic forms of life in the fossil record. Highly recommended for all serious students and scientists as a resource for studying fossils.