The Fossils and Palæontological Affinities of the Neocomian Deposits of Upware and Brickhill (Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire): With Eight Plates Being ... Essay for the Year 1879 (Classic Reprint)

Explore the rich Neocomian fossils of Upware and Brickhill and discover how a quiet lower Greensand deposit yields a wealth of ancient life.This work details the Upware and Brickhill beds, their origins, and the surprising variety of fossils they contain. It outlines how the phosphatic nodules and coprolite-rich sands preserve a remarkable indigenous fauna, along with a discussion of how these finds relate to broader Cretaceous deposits in Britain and Europe. The volume also examines the so-called “derived” fossils—remains that were transported and altered by geological processes—and how these help illuminate the history of the beds and their faunas.- Foregrounded descriptions of the native fauna from Upware and Brickhill, including invertebrates and vertebrates.- The concept and significance of derived fossils and the processes that fossilize them.- Comparisons to related Neocomian beds in Germany and nearby regions, with notes on similarities and differences in fossils and geology.- Reference sections, plate explanations, and a structured, two-part work covering general deposits and specialized palaeontology.Ideal for readers of historical geology, paleontology, and those curious about the Neocomian period and its fossil record. Read more