Devonian Floras
A Study of the Origin of Cormophyta

Originally published in 1921, this book presents a detailed account 'of the two Devonian land floras'.

E. A. Newell Arber (Author), D. H. Scott (Preface by)

9781107688452, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 June 2014

116 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published in 1921, this book presents a detailed account 'of the two Devonian land floras'. Illustrative figures and textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Devonian period, botany and the history of science.

Introduction
1. The geological age of the floras
2. The two Devonian floras
3. Recent advances in our knowledge of the morphology and anatomy of members of the Psilophyton flora
4. A discussion of the nature and affinities of the Psilophyton flora
5. Recent advances in our knowledge of the morphology of the Archaeopteris flora
6. The Procormophyta and the origin of the Cormophyta (external morphology)
7. The origin of the stele in the earlier cormophyta
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Botany & plant sciences [PST]