J. R. Nudds & P. A. Selden 2008. Fossil Ecosystems of North America. A Guide to the Sites and Their Extraordinary Biotas. 288 pp. London: Manson Publishing (published in the USA by University of Chicago Press). £24.95 (paperback). ISBN 9781 84076 088 0.

Abstract

Building on the success of their Evolution of Fossil Systems , published in 2004, which covered 14 choice fossil-lagerstatten from around the world, John Nudds and Paul Selden have produced a new selection of 14 North American fossil-lagerstatten. Chronologically, these range from the Proterozoic age Gunflint Chert up to the Quaternary age Rancho La Brea tarpit biota. Co-published with the …