{"product_id":"the-princeton-field-guide-to-mesozoic-plants-hardcover","title":"The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Plants - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNan Crystal Arens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulius Csotonyl\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eSante Mazzei\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Mesozoic was dominated by a spectacular array of flora, from ferns, conifers, and cycads to ginkgos and flowering plants, as well as some enigmatic species with no modern-day descendants. This wide-ranging illustrated guide provides an unparalleled, in-depth look at the era's extraordinary plant life, exploring its natural history, biology, and evolution over a span of 185 million years. Blending the latest discoveries in paleontology with informative profiles of extinct species and their living descendants, \u003ci\u003eThe Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Plants\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind reference to the botanical wonders of the prehistoric world.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures hundreds of breathtaking illustrations, from life studies and scenic landscapes to detailed sketches of representative species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the history of plant paleontology and the dating, geography, and extinction of Mesozoic flora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles hundreds of Mesozoic species, tracing the evolutionary relationships of fossil plants with living ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses photosynthesis, reproduction, growth, climate, plant communication, partnerships with fungi and animals, and conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals how Mesozoic plants evolved in response to predation and changing environmental conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourneys through the forests of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must-have guide for anyone interested in the lost world of the dinosaurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNan Crystal Arens\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of geoscience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and former associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Fern Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a trustee of the Paleontological Research Institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44283160723558,"sku":"9780691272436","price":43.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/bVIhEdcGg19780691272436.webp?v=1766580322","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-princeton-field-guide-to-mesozoic-plants-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}