Terminology; Preparation of specimens; Range and distribution of the productoidea; External mophology of the productoidea; Internal morphology of the productoidea; Life habits of the productoidea; Origin of the productoidea; Classification of the productoidea; Systematic descriptions.

This collection of conference papers presents information on the molecular genetics, biomineralization, growth and ecology of extant brachiopod stocks (extrapolated back to the Cambrian), and the shell microstructure, taphonomy, paleogeography, evolution, and taxonomy of fossil brachiopods.

Excerpt from Cambrian Brachiopoda This monograph includes the description of 44 genera, 15 subgenera, 47-7 species, and 59 varieties of Cambrian Brachiopoda, and of 3 genera, 1 subgenus, 42 Species, and 1 variety of Ordovician Brachiopoda. Of the Cambrian forms, 10 genera, 2 subgenera, 21 species, and 1 variety persist into the Ordovician. (see pp. 98 - 113 for complete tables giving distribution.) In this paper the Brachiopoda are treated in three ways - historically, geologically, and zoologically. Historically the treatment comprises (1) a bibliography and (2) a table of synonymic reference, giving a completely cross-referenced list of described Species with the present generic and specific reference of each. Geologically the distribution of the Brachi Opoda is considered under the following headings: (1) General geographic and stratigraphic distribution; (2) detailed geographic distribution; (3) detailed stratigraphic distribution; (4) habitat; and (5) fossil localities. Zoologically the discussion covers (1) the physical characters of the Brachiopoda; (2) their distribution; (3) their evolution; and (4) their classification. Lastly come the detailed descriptions of genera and species and the illustrative plates. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The brachiopods are a group of marine invertebrates that have been around for over half a billion years. Despite their longevity, they are relatively unknown to the general public. In this book, Agnes Crane provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the brachiopods, from their origins in the Cambrian period to their present-day diversity. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the natural history of our planet. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.