Whittington, H.B. — The Burgess Shale
Yale University Press xv, 151, b/w photos, text figs. . HB. Vg in d/w.. An authoritative account of the remarkable Cambrian fossils of the Burgess Shale in British Columbia, written by the distinguished palaeontologist Harry B. Whittington. Drawing on detailed studies of these exceptionally preserved soft-bodied organisms, Whittington examines their anatomy, diversity and relationships, and considers their significance for understanding the early evolution of animal life. An important work on Cambrian palaeontology and the history of research into this celebrated fossil deposit.. [9780300033489]