The Cambrian Fossils of Chengjiang, China : The Flowering of Early Animal Life

The Chengjiang biota is one of the most remarkable fossil discoveries ever made. The Cambrian Fossils of Chengjiang is the first book in English to provide fossil enthusiasts with an overview of the fauna. 100 superb full color plates. First English language illustrated guide to this important fauna. A must-have for all palaeontologists worldwide. To see a collection of images from the book, click on the following link: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/chengjiang This study provides fossil enthusiasts with an overview of the Chengjiang biota. The aim is to introduce professional and amateur palaeontologists, and all those fascinated by evolutionary biology, to the aesthetic and scientific quality of the Chengjiang fossils Our planet is some 4,600 million years old.