How Long to Read Systematics and the Fossil Record

How Long Does it Take to Read Systematics and the Fossil Record?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Systematics and the Fossil Record by Andrew B. Smith

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This new text sets out to establish the key role played bysystematics in deciphering patterns of evolution from the fossilrecord. It begins by considering the nature of the species in thefossil record and then outlines recent advances in the methodologyused to establish phylogenetics relationships, stressing why fossilevidence can be crucial. The way species are grouped into highertaxa, and how this affects their utility in evolutionary studies isalso discussed. Because the fossil record abounds with sampling andpreservational biases, the book emphasizes that observed patternscan rarely be taken at face value. It is argued that evolutionarytrees, constructed from combining phylogenetic and biostratigraphicdata, provide the best approach for investigating patterns ofevolution through geologic time. The only integrated text covering the study of evolutionarypatterns from a phylogenetic stance.

How long is Systematics and the Fossil Record?

Systematics and the Fossil Record by Andrew B. Smith is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Systematics and the Fossil Record Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Systematics and the Fossil Record aloud.

What Reading Level is Systematics and the Fossil Record?

Systematics and the Fossil Record is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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