Illinois. State Geological Survey. Educational series, 6

Field Book: Pennsylvanian Plant Fossils of Illinois

This field book is intended to guide beginners in their collection and general classification of plant fossils. It illustrates the plant fossils most commonly found in Illinois and relates them to the plants of which they were a part. A list of publications that will furnish more detailed identification of specimens is included. The book has been prepared in response to numerous inquiries to the Illinois State Geological Survey from amateur collectors. We are especially indebted to Dr. Robert M. Kosanke, paleobotanist at the Illinois State Geological Survey, and Dr. Wilson N. Stewart, professor of botany of the University of Illinois, for helpful suggestions and use of their libraries. 13. Baiera. A fossil leaf genus of ginkgo, whose only living representative is the species Ginkgo biloba, saved from extinction by careful cultivation in China. Several specimens of this living fossil were presented to this country by the Chinese and are now flourishing on many college campuses, including that of the University of Illinois. After Mgdefrau. Plants that flourished 200 million years ago have made Illinois one of the best known fossil collecting sites in the world. The unusual abundance and preservation of these fossils in the northern part of the state have brought collectors to Illinois from many countries, and prized specimens from that area may be seen in science museums throughout the world. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 65776
Author: Collinson, Charles William
Release Date: Jul 6, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Skartvedt, Romayne