The evolution and palaeobiology of land plants - Thomas, Barry A.; Spicer, Robert A. 1950-. (London Croom Helm Portland, Or. Dioscorides Press, 1987)
Pre-land plants -- First land plants -- Early evolutionary trends -- Geological time scale, fossilisation processes and evolution -- Time, space and species -- Specialism in form and function -- Pteridophyte success and specialisation -- Progynmosperms and ovule evolution -- Early evolution in the gymnosperms -- Origin and evolution of conifers -- Limited success of other gymnosperms -- First flowering plants -- Angiosperm radiation -- Evolution of angiosperm floral morphology -- Evolution of modern vegetation.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-295) and index.
Keywords: Paleobiology; Paleobotany; Plants -- Evolution