"The Deseado Formation of Patagonia" by Frederic Brewster Loomis is a scientific report about the Amherst Expedition's discoveries in Patagonia, focusing on fossils of ancient vertebrates. It examines prehistoric animal life from the Tertiary period, building upon earlier research and detailed fossil collections. The book begins by introducing the expedition, its team, and goals, highlighting the importance of the fossils found in the Deseado Formation for understanding ancient Patagonian creatures. Early parts describe the land where the fossils were found and compares the Patagonian fossils to other collections, establishing the base for Loomis's analysis of the ancient animals presented in the book.
The Deseado Formation of Patagonia
By Frederic Brewster Loomis
Embark on an expedition to uncover the ancient vertebrate secrets buried within Patagonia's Deseado Formation.
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About the AuthorFrederic Brewster Loomis was an American paleontologist. Educated at Amherst College and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he spent his entire professional career at Amherst. His specialty was vertebrate paleontology. Many fossils he uncovered during his extensive field work are still exhibited at Amherst's Beneski Museum of Natural History. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the Geological Society of America, and president of the Paleontological Society.
Frederic Brewster Loomis was an American paleontologist. Educated at Amherst College and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he spent his entire professional career at Amherst. His specialty was vertebrate paleontology. Many fossils he uncovered during his extensive field work are still exhibited at Amherst's Beneski Museum of Natural History. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the Geological Society of America, and president of the Paleontological Society.
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