Springer Taphonomy: Process and Bias Through Time - Vol 32

Taphonomic bias is a constant factor in the fossil record, but understanding how these processes change over time is a major challenge for researchers. This volume, part of the Topics in Geobiology series, addresses the specific problem of how bias varies across different ages. It is one thing to analyze a biased data set, but it is another entirely to account for a bias that shifts through time. This book brings together work from both new and established researchers to explore these complexities. By utilizing laboratory, field, and database techniques, the contributors work to characterize and quantify both temporal and spatial variations in taphonomic bias. This collection does not just present data; it aims to direct researchers toward the right questions to ask when studying the fossil record. This is an essential resource for those looking to better understand the evolution of taphonomic processes and their impact on geological data.