University of California Museum of Paleontology

von Jere H. Lipps

130 Seiten, Hardcover

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The University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) had a long and rich history even before California became a state. Formally established in 1921, UCMP was built with collections accumulated over 150 years. This treasure trove comes from all continents and ages; it is a major source for research, outreach, and teaching in paleontology--extinctions, radiations, asteroids, climate change, paleoceanography, and the animals, plants, and microbes themselves. Now the collections, built by the California Geological Survey (1864-1874), faculty, staff, students, and donors, are among the largest in America. Recently, UCMP members studied the biology of T. rex, the killer asteroid, human ancestors, reef paleobiology, flowering plants, and life on Mars and Europa. UCMP continues to make discoveries, interpretations, and outreach that inspire people.

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• ISBN: 9781540251688
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.04.2022
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)