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This landmark work in paleontology is a classic of scientific literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of life on earth. Nicholson's comprehensive survey of the fossil record spans billions of years, from the earliest known forms of life to the complex organisms that emerged during the Cambrian explosion. The work includes detailed descriptions of fossil groups, their anatomical features, and their evolutionary relationships. This seminal work is an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the story of life on earth.
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