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Foraminifera and their Applications

by Jones, R.W.

Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Published In : Cambridge
Illustrations : 70 plates, 112 b/w illus

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Description:

Provides a state-of-the-art overview of all aspects of pure and applied forams studies. Introductory chapters on the history of foraminiferal research, and research methods. Chapters cover biology, ecology, palaeoecology, biostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy. Key chapters detail practical applications of forams in petroleum geology, mineral geology, engineering geology, environmental science and archaeology. All applications are fully supported by numerous case studies selected from around the world, providing a wealth of real-world data. Comprehensive references and online data tables providing additional information on hundreds of foram families and species. Accessible and practical, this is a vital resource for graduate students, academic micropalaeontologists and professionals across all disciplines and industry settings which make use of foram studies.

- Covers all aspects of pure and applied foraminiferology, providing a practical one-stop resource for both industry professionals and academic researchers

- Presents numerous global case studies in fields from petroleum geology to environmental science and archaeology, forming a valuable resource for all disciplines which make use of foram studies

- Richly illustrated, including over 70 specially prepared high-quality plates of foraminifera