The Mississippian Brachiopoda of the Mississippi Valley Basin, Issue 1, Volume 1...

The Mississippian Brachiopoda Of The Mississippi Valley Basin is a book written by Stuart Weller in 1914. The book is an in-depth study of the brachiopods, a type of marine invertebrate, found in the Mississippi Valley Basin during the Mississippian period, which occurred approximately 359 to 323 million years ago. The book begins with an introduction to the geographic and geologic features of the Mississippi Valley Basin, followed by a detailed description of the Mississippian period and the various environments in which the brachiopods lived. The author then provides a comprehensive classification of the brachiopods found in the region, including their morphology, distribution, and evolutionary history.The book is extensively illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs of the brachiopods, as well as maps and diagrams to aid in understanding the geologic and geographic features of the region. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Mississippian Brachiopoda Of The Mississippi Valley Basin is an important resource for paleontologists, geologists, and anyone interested in the evolution and history of marine life in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.