Fossil Medusæ
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Charles Doolittle Walcott était un paléontologue réputé pour sa découverte des fossiles de Burgess Shale au Canada au début du XXe siècle. Largement autodidacte, Walcott a progressé dans sa carrière grâce à des postes au New York State Museum et au United States Geological Survey (USGS), devenant finalement directeur de l'USGS. Il a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'élaboration de la politique scientifique américaine par sa participation à de nombreux comités scientifiques et gouvernementaux. Ses découvertes ont considérablement fait progresser notre compréhension de la vie primitive sur Terre.





This book is a study of the Pre-Cambrian fossiliferous formations found in the Western United States. Written by Charles Doolittle Walcott, a prominent geologist and paleontologist, this book presents a detailed analysis of the fossil record and offers insights into the history of life on Earth.
This book is a comprehensive study of Cambrian geology and paleontology, with a special focus on trilobites. It was first published in 1805 and updated in 1908 by Charles Doolittle Walcott and Charles Elmer Resser.
In this groundbreaking study, Charles Doolittle Walcott presents his findings on the Cambrian Faunas of North America. With meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for observation, Walcott draws on his extensive fieldwork to shed new light on this fascinating period in geological history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in paleontology or the history of life on earth.