Overview
- Comprehensive volume that maximizes reader insights on insect trace fossils in paleosols
- Will appeal to researchers and graduate students in ichnology, sedimentology, paleopedology, and entomology
- Enriches understanding of the behavior of extinct insects and assists readers in interpreting several of the biogenic structures found in paleosols
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Topics in Geobiology (TGBI, volume 37)
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Table of contents(22 chapters)
About this book
This book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for different groups of insects like bees, ants, termites, dung beetles and wasps are also provided.
Chapters also highlight the the paleoenvironmental significance of insect trace fossils in paleosols for paleontological reconstructions, sedimentological interpretation, and ichnofabrics analysis. Readers will discover how insect trace fossils act as physical evidence for reconstructing the evolution of behavior, phylogenies, past geographical distributions, and to know how insects achieved some of the more complex architectures. The book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in ichnology, sedimentology, paleopedology, and entomology and readers interested in insect architecture.
Reviews
“This book represents one of the few efforts in establishing a framework for ichnoentomology and I view it as an excellent contribution to what is a growing field of inquiry. The main chapters cover a range of topics. Introductory materials include: burrow walls and linings; shape, fillings and other morphological characters; and taxonomy (which the author refers to as “the utopia of classifying the unclassifiable”). These materials are ably executed and nicely illustrated with a mixture of hand-drawn sketches, photographic plates and schematics drawn using software.This is a rare and comprehensive integration of ichnology and entomology. I really enjoyed perusing the tome and I have to say I am learning much from it. If one were a field-based entomologist or an ichnologist, I would consider this book to be a critical addition to your shelf.” (Murray K. Gingras, University of Alberta)
“This remarkable book by Jorge Genise is the result of a persistent and coordinated convergence of research efforts during a long and prolific work on continental trace fossils, accomplished by the author and his groupof students for more than 25 years. I strongly recommend the book, which will constitute an invaluable resource for ichnologists, paleobiologists, sedimentologists, and stratigraphers interested in paleosols and continental paleoenvironments, ichnofabric and ichnofacies analysis, insect trace fossils, and the evolutionary history of insect behavior.” (Eduardo B. Olivero, Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas, Ushuaia, Argentina)
“With his book Ichnoentomology, Genise clearly has laid the foundation for a cathedral of coming ichnoentomologists. The reviewer is hoping that his one and only expectation from the publication of his book will come true, not only exceptionally, but very often, namely that some students find a copy of Ichnoentomology on a library shelf and will decide to “pick up the gauntlet.” It certainly is worth it!“ (Lothar H. Vallon, Paläozoologie)
Authors and Affiliations
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National Ichnological Collection and Division Icnología of the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, President of the First International Congress on Ichnology (Ichnia 2004), Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jorge Fernando Genise
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ichnoentomology
Book Subtitle: Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols
Authors: Jorge Fernando Genise
Series Title: Topics in Geobiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28210-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-28208-4Published: 10 November 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80298-5Published: 20 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-28210-7Published: 31 October 2016
Series ISSN: 0275-0120
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVIII, 695
Number of Illustrations: 108 b/w illustrations, 289 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geoecology/Natural Processes, Entomology, Paleontology, Evolutionary Biology, Sedimentology