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Amber: The Natural Time Capsule

Categorie	Mineralen & Gesteenten
Boeknummer	#363772-KG7
Titel	Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Auteur	Ross, Andrew
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : Natural History Museum
Jaar van uitgave	2009
ISBN10	0565092588
ISBN13	9780565092580
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illusrated with numerous colour photographs, 4to.
Samenvatting	Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth. In this new edition of Amber, Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art and science, and recounts the elusive search for DNA from fossilized insects. Detailed keys and stunning photographs, including previously unseen pieces of Burmese amber from the Museum's co... (Lees verder)llections, guide the reader in the identification of species of insects and other amber inclusions. Amber is essential reading for all those with an interest in this natural time capsule.
Pagina's	112
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 9,00

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