Fossil plants, Vol. 2

Name: Fossil plants, Vol. 2
Author: A. C. Seward

By A. C. Seward

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A comprehensive palaeobotanical textbook surveying fossil representatives of non-flowering plant groups, with detailed treatments of Sphenophyllales, Psilotales, Lycopodiales and arborescent lycopods. It compares living and fossil morphology and anatomy, illustrates stem and reproductive structures, and discusses taxonomic distinctions such as Lepidodendron and related genera. Chapters integrate microscopic sections, casts, and impressions, and consider palaeogeographic distribution and recent research developments. Numerous drawings and plates support descriptions and anatomical interpretations for students of botany and geology.

About the Author

A. C. Seward

A. C. Seward was a prominent botanist and paleobotanist known for his significant contributions to the understanding of fossil plants and their evolution. His notable works include "Darwin and Modern Science," which explores the implications of Darwinian theory in the context of botanical science. Seward's multi-volume series "Fossil Plants" provides an in-depth examination of plant fossils, highlighting their importance in understanding the history of life on Earth. His research has played a crucial role in bridging the gap between paleontology and modern botany, making him a key figure in the study of plant evolution.