Focusing on sedimentology and stratigraphy, this textbook offers a contemporary approach tailored for undergraduates. It features abundant illustrations and clear explanations, making complex concepts accessible. The content emphasizes the understanding of sedimentary rocks and the processes that lead to their formation, providing a comprehensive foundation for students in the field.
Focusing on detailed morphological information, the book features over 2500 hand-drawn illustrations that are classroom-friendly. Each chapter introduces a specific organism, detailing its morphology and classification, and concludes with examples of significant stratigraphic organisms throughout history. This resource serves as an essential guide for aspiring palaeontologists, petroleum geologists, and palaeobiologists, providing both visual and textual insights into the distinguishing characteristics of various organisms.