Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology 1681194 222955566 2008-07-01T22:18:18Z Ragesoss 319203 /* References */ remove inappropriate cats, change a cat name '''The Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology''' (or '''TIP''') published by the [[Geological Society of America]] and the [[University of Kansas]] Press, is a definitive multi-authored work of some 50 [[volume]]s, written by more than 300 [[paleontologist]]s, and covering every [[Scientific classification|phylum, class, order, family]], and [[genus]] of [[fossil]] and [[Extant taxon|extant]] (still living) [[invertebrate]] genera. The prehistoric invertebrates are described as to their [[taxonomy]], [[morphology (biology)|morphology]], [[paleoecology]], [[stratigraphy|stratigraphic]] and [[Paleogeography|paleogeographic]] range. However, genera with no [[fossil record]] whatsoever have just a very brief listing. Publication of the decades-long '''Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology''' is a work-in-progress; and therefore it is not yet complete: For example, there is no volume yet published regarding the post-[[Paleozoic era]] [[Caenogastropoda|caenogastropods]] (a [[mollusca]]n group including the [[whelk]] and [[periwinkle]]). Furthermore, every so often, previously-published volumes of the '''Treatise''' are revised. == Evolution of the project == [[Raymond C. Moore]], the project's founder and first [[editing|editor]], originally envisioned this ''Treatise'' in [[invertebrate paleontology]] as comprising just three large volumes, and totaling only three thousand pages. The project began with work on a few, mostly-slim volumes in which a single senior specialist in a distinct field of invertebrate [[paleozoology]] would summarize one particular group. As a result, each publication became a comprehensive compilation of ''everything known'' at that time for each group. Examples of this stage of the project are ''Part G. [[Bryozoa]]'', by [[Ray S. Bassler]] (the first volume, published in [[1953]]), and ''Part P. [[Arthropoda]] Part 2, the [[Chelicerata]]'' by [[Alexander Petrunkevitch]] ([[1955]]/[[1956]]). Around [[1959]] or [[1960]], as more and larger invertebrate groups were being addressed, the incompleteness of the then-current state of affairs became apparent. So several senior editors of the ''Treatise'' started major research programs to fill in the evident gaps. Consequently, the succeeding volumes, while still maintaining the original format, began to change from being a set of single-authored compilations into being major research projects in their own right. Newer volumes had a committee and a chief editor for each volume, with yet other authors and researchers assigned particular sections. [[Museum]] collections that had not been previously described were studied; and sometimes new major taxonomic families -- and even orders -- had to be described. More attention was given to transitional fossils and [[evolution]]ary [[Radiation (biology)|radiation]] -- eventually producing a much-more complete [[encyclopedia]] of [[invertebrate paleontology]]. But even in the second set of volumes, the various [[taxa]] were still described and organized in a classical [[Linnaean taxonomy|Linnaean]] sense. The more-recent volumes began to introduce [[phylogenetic]] and [[Cladistics|cladistic]] ideas, along with new developments and discoveries in fields such as [[biogeography]], [[molecular phylogeny]], [[paleobiology]], and [[organic chemistry]], so that the current edition of ''[[Brachiopoda]]'' ([[1997]] to [[2002]]) is classified according to a cladistic arrangement, with three [[Phylum (biology)|subphyl]]a and a large number of [[Class (biology)|class]]es replacing the original two classes of Articulata and Inarticulata. All these discoveries led to revisions and additional volumes. Even those taxa already covered were expanded: Books such as those regarding the ''[[Cnidaria]]'' (vol. F), the ''Brachiopoda'' (vol. H) and the ''[[Trilobita]]'' (vol. O) each went from one modest publication to three large volumes. And yet another volume regarding the brachiopods (number five) was published in 2006. Until 2007, the editor of the ''Treatise'' was [[Roger L. Kaesler]] at [[The Paleontological Institute]] at the [[University of Kansas]] in Lawrence, Kansas. == Layout of the articles == From the beginning, the character of the ''Treatise'' volumes has followed and further developed the pattern of the classic ''Invertebrate Paleontology'' written by Moore, Lalicker and Fischer ([[1953]]). Following their lead, the ''Treatise'' includes in a typical article (a) a description of the basic [[anatomy]] of the modern members of each invertebrate group, (b) distinctive features of the fossils, (c) a comprehensive illustrated [[glossary]] of terms, (d) a short discussion of the evolutionary history of the group, (e) a stratigraphic range chart, done at the level of the major subdivision (lower, middle and upper) of each [[Geologic period]]. This is followed by (f) a listing and technical description of every known genus, along with (g) geographic distribution (usually by continent only, but occasionally by country) and (h) stratigraphic range. Next come (i) one or two representative [[species]] illustrated by line drawings (in the early volumes) or by black-and-white [[photograph]]s (in subsequent volumes), each accompanied by an appropriate reference for that genus. Furthermore, each ''Treatise'' article includes (j) the date, authorship, and scientific history of the [[taxon|taxa]]. Finally, there is (k) a comprehensive bibliography and list of references. Not only that, but the more recent volumes and revisions also include (l) new fossil and phylogenetic discoveries, (m) advances in numerical and cladistic methods, (n) analyis of the group's [[genome]], (o) its molecular phylogeny, and so on. == List of its volumes == The following is an annotated list of the volumes already published (1953 to 2007) or volumes currently being prepared: ===Introduction (A) and sub-metazoan Prostista (B, C & D)=== * '''Part A.''' Introduction: [[Fossilization]] ([[Taphonomy]]), [[Biogeography]], & [[Biostratigraphy]], xxiii + 569 pages, 169 figures, 1979. ISBN 08137 30015. * '''Part B.''' [[Protoctista]] / Protista, Volume 1: [[Charophyta]], Sub-volume 1, 2005. ISBN 08137 30023. ---- Parts ''B'' through ''D'' refer to mostly [[one-celled]], [[Nucleus (biology)|nucleated]] forms of life, typically fossilized due to their [[siliceous]] [[test (biology)|test]]s. "Protista" and Protoctista" are nearly synonymous. **(Part B. Protoctista / Protista, Volume 1: [[Chrysomonadida]], [[Coccolithophorida]], [[Charophyta]], [[Diatom]]acea & [[Pyrrhophyta]]. Sub-volume 2 --- in preparation.) * '''Part C.''' [[Protista]] / Protoctista, Volume 2: [[Sarcodina]], Chiefly "[[Thecamoebia]]ns" & [[Foraminiferida]], Sub-volumes 1 and 2, xxxi + 900 p., 653 fig., 1964. ISBN 08137 30031. * '''Part D.''' Protista / Protoctista, Volume 3: [[Protozoa]]: Chiefly [[Radiolaria]] & [[Tintinnina]], xii + 195 p., 92 fig., 1954. ISBN 08137 3004X. ===Archaeocyatha and Porifera (E)=== * '''Part E.''' [[Archaeocyatha]] & [[Porifera]], xviii + 122 p., 89 fig., 1955. This original is out-of-print. ---- Part ''E'' refers to [[sponge]]-like animals, both [[calcareous]] and [[siliceous]]. ** Part E, Revised. Archaeocyatha, Volume 1, xxx + 158 p., 107 fig., 1972. ISBN 08137 31054. ** Part E, Revised. [[Porifera]], Volume 2: Classes [[Demospongea]], [[Lyssacinosa]] & [[Hexactinellida]], xxvii + 349 p., 135 fig., 10 tables. 2003. ISBN 08137 31305. ** Part E, Revised. Porifera, Volume 3: Classes Demospongea, Hexactinellida, [[Heteractinida]] & [[Calcarea]], xxxi + 872 p., 506 fig., 1 table, 2004. ISBN 08137 31313. *** (Part E, Revised. Porifera --- additional volumes in preparation) ===Cnidaria or Coelenterata (F)=== * '''Part F.''' [[Coelenterata]] / Cnidaria, xvii + 498 p., 358 fig., 1956. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''F'' refers to the [[coral]]s and other [[cnidarian]]s. "Coelenterata" and "Cnidaria" are almost synonyms. ** Part F. Coelenterata / Cnidaria, Supplement 1: [[Rugosa]] & [[Tabulata]] corals, xl + 762 p., 462 fig., 1981. ISBN 08137 30295. *** (Part F, Revised. [[Cnidaria]] / Coelenterata: [[Scleractinia]] corals --- volume in preparation) ===Bryozoa (G)=== * '''Part G.''' [[Bryozoa]], xii + 253 p., 175 fig., 1953. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''G'' refers to the marine [[moss animal]]s. ** Part G, Revised. Bryozoa, Volume 1: Introduction, Order [[Cystoporata]] & Order [[Cryptostomata]], xxvi + 625 p., 295 fig., 1983. ISBN 08137 31070. *** (Part G, Revised. Bryozoa --- additional volumes in preparation) ===Brachiopoda (H)=== * '''Part H.''' [[Brachiopoda]], xxxii + 927 p., 746 fig., 1965. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''H'' refers to the mostly-extinct [[lampshell]]s. ** Part H, Revised. Brachiopoda, Volume 1: Introduction, xx + 539 p., 417 fig., 40 tables, 1997. ISBN 08137 31089. ** Part H, Revised. Brachiopoda, Volumes 2 and 3: Sub-phyla [[Linguliformea]], [[Craniiformea]], & [[Rhynchonelliformea]] (1st part: Classes [[Chileta]], [[Obolellata]], [[Kutorginata]], [[Strophomenta]] & [[Rhynochonellata]]), xxx + 919 p., 616 fig., 17 tables, 2000. ISBN 08137 31089 (same as above). --- For two closely-related internal Wikipedia links, see [[Inarticulata]] for the craniiform brachiopods, and [[Articulata]] for the rhynchonellidform brachs. ** Part H, Revised. Brachiopoda, Volume 4: Sub-phylum Rhynchonelliformea (2nd part: Orders [[Pentamerida]], [[Rhynchonellida]], [[Atrypida]] & [[Athrydida]]), xxxix + 768 pp., 484 fig., 3 tables, 2002 / 2005. ISBN 08137 31089 (same as previous two volumes). ** Part H, Revised. Brachiopoda, Volume 5: Sub-phylum Rhynchonelliformea (3rd part: Orders [[Spiriferida]], [[Spiriferinida]], [[Thecideida]], [[Terebratulida]] & Uncertain), 2006. ISBN 08137 31356. ===Mollusca (I, J, K, L, M & N)=== * '''Part I.''' [[Mollusca]] 1: Mollusca General Features, [[Scaphopoda]], [[Amphineura]], [[Monoplacophora]], Gastropoda General Features, [[Archaeogastropoda]], Mainly Paleozoic [[Caenogastropoda]] and [[Opisthobranchia]]), xxiii + 351 p., 216 fig., 1960. This original is out-of-print. --- Parts ''I'' and ''J'' refer to the more primitive mollusks and the [[snail]]s. * ('''Part J''', Mollusca 2: Paleozoic [[Gastropoda]] --- in preparation) * '''Part K.''' Mollusca 3: [[Cephalopoda]] General Features, [[Endoceratoidea]], [[Actinoceratoidea]], [[Nautiloidea]], & [[Bactritoidea]], xxviii + 519 p., 361 fig., 1964. ISBN 08137 30112. --- Part ''K'' refers to the nautilus-related mollusks. Also, for a pertinent internal Wikipedia link, see the genus [[Endoceras]] for the endoceratoids. ** (Part K, Revised. Mollusca 3: Nautiloidea --- volume in preparation) * '''Part L.''' Mollusca 4: [[Ammonoidea]], xxii + 490 p., 558 fig., 1957. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''L'' refers to the group including the extinct [[ammonite]]s and [[goniatite]]s. ** Part L, Revised. Mollusca 4: Cretaceous Ammonoidea, xx + 362 p., 216 fig., 1995 / 1996. ISBN 08137 31127. *** (Part L, Revised. Mollusca 4: Paleozoic to Jurassic Ammonoidea --- additional volumes in preparation) * ('''Part M.''' Mollusca 5: [[Coleoidea]] --- in preparation) --- Part ''M'' includes the [[squid]]s, [[cuttlefish]], and extinct [[belemnoid]]s. * '''Part N.''' Mollusca 6: [[Bivalvia]], Volumes 1 and 2 (of 3), xxxvii + 952 p., 613 fig., 1969. ISBN 08137 30147. --- Part ''N'' refers to the [[clam]]s, [[oyster]]s, [[scallop]]s, [[mussel]]s and other commonly-fossilized [[pelecypod]]s. ** Part N. Mollusca 6: Bivalvia, Volume 3: [[Oyster]]s, iv + 272 p., 153 fig., 1971. ISBN 08137 30260. === Arthropoda (O, P, Q & R) === * '''Part O.''' [[Arthropoda]] 1: Arthropoda General Features, [[Protarthropoda]], [[Euarthropoda]] General Features, [[Trilobitomorpha]], xix + 560 p., 415 fig., 1959. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''O'' refers to the basal [[velvet worm]]s ([[Onychophora]]) , primitive [[water bear]]s ([[Tardigrada]]), and the often-fossilized, long-extinct [[trilobite]]s. ** Part O, Revised. Arthropoda 1: [[Trilobita]]: Introduction, Order [[Agnostida]] & Order [[Redlichiida]], xxiv + 530 p., 309 fig., 1997. ISBN 08137 31151. *** (Part O, Revised. Arthropoda 1: Trilobita --- additional volumes in preparation). * '''Part P.''' Arthropoda 2: [[Chelicerata]], [[Pycnogonida]] & [[Palaeoisopus]], xvii + 181 p., 123 fig., 1955 / 1956. ISBN 08137 30163. --- Part ''P'' refers to the extinct giant [[sea scorpion]]s, the [[horseshoe crab]]s, and the [[sea spider]]s. * '''Part Q.''' Arthropoda 3: [[Crustacea]] & [[Ostracoda]], xxiii + 442 p., 334 fig., 1961. ISBN 08137 30171. --- Parts ''Q'' and ''R'' refer to the true [[crab]]s, [[lobster]]s, often-fossilized [[seed shrimp]] ([[ostracod]]s), [[myriapod]]s ([[millipede]]s and [[centipede]]s), and the rarely-fossilized [[insect]]s ([[hexapod]]s). ** (Part Q, Revised. Arthropoda 3 --- in preparation) * '''Part R.''' Arthropoda 4, Volumes 1 and 2: Crustacea (exclusive of Ostracoda), [[Myriapoda]], & Hexapoda, xxxvi + 651 p., 397 fig., 1969. This volume is out-of-print. * Part R. Arthropoda 4, Volumes 3 and 4: [[Hexapoda]], xxii + 655 p., 265 fig., 1992. This volume is out-of-print. ** (Part R, Revised. Arthropoda 4 --- in preparation) === Echinodermata (S, T & U) === * '''Part S.''' [[Echinodermata]] 1: Echinodermata General Features, [[Homalozoa]], [[Crinozoa]] (exclusive of Crinoidea), Volumes 1 and 2, xxx + 650 p., 400 fig., 1967 / 1968. This volume is out-of-print. ---- Part ''S'' refers to long-extinct, more-primitive, sessile echinoderms. * '''Part T.''' Echinodermata 2: [[Crinoidea]], Volumes 1 to 3, xxxviii + 1,027 p., 619 fig., 1978. This volume is out-of-print. ----Part ''T'' refers to the largely-extinct [[sea lily]] group. * Part T. Echinodermata 2: Crinoidea & Fascicle, References & Index to Volumes 1 to 3, i + 90 p., 1978. This volume is out-of-print. ** (Part T, Revised. Echinodermata 2: Crinoidea --- in preparation) * '''Part U.''' Echinodermata 3: [[Asterozoa]]ns & [[Echinozoa]]ns, xxx + 695 p., 534 fig., 1966. ISBN 08137 30228. ---- Part ''U'' refers to groups including the [[sea star]]s and the [[sea urchin]]s. For two closely-related internal Wikipedia links, see [[Asteroidea]] for the asterozoans, and [[Echinoidea]] for the echinozoans. === Graptolithina (V) === * '''Part V.''' [[Graptolithina]], xvii + 101 p., 72 fig., 1955. This original is out-of-print. --- Part ''V'' refers to the extinct [[graptolite]]s, as well as to other [[hemichordate]]s. ** Part V, Revised. Graptolithina: with sections on [[Enteropneusta]] & [[Pterobranchia]], xxxii + 163 p., 109 fig., 1970 / 1971. ISBN 08137 31232. *** (Part V, Revised. Graptolithina -- in preparation) === Miscellanea and Conodonta (W) === * '''Part W.''' Miscellanea: [[Conodont]]s, [[Conoid|Conoidal shell]]s of uncertain affinities, [[Scolecodonts|Worm]]s, [[Trace fossil|Trace Fossil]]s, & [[problematica]], xxv + 259 p., 153 fig., 1962. ISBN 08137 30244. --- The enigmatic conodonts may turn out to be primal [[vertebrate]]s. ** Part W, Revised. Miscellanea, Supplement 1: Trace Fossils and problematica, xxi + 269 p., 110 fig., 1975. This volume is out-of-print. *** (Part W, Revised. Trace Fossils --- in preparation) ** Part W, Revised. Miscellanea, Supplement 2: [[Conodonta]], xxviii + 202 p., frontis., 122 fig., 1981. ISBN 08137 30287. == External links == * [http://www.ku.edu/~paleo/treatise.html ''Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology'', ''Volumes A'' through ''W'', 1953 to 2006 (and continuing).] Home page sponsored by [[Geological Society of America]] and [[The Paleontological Institute]] at the [[University of Kansas]]. <!-- Comment: The following external link does not work! [http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain/projects/sloan/2.htm Interview with Robert E. Sloan by Joe Cain] - some interesting anecdotes -->* == References == * [[Ladd, Harry S.]], editor, (1957 / 1971), ''[[Treatise on Ecology and Paleoecology]]'', ''Volume 2: [[Paleoecology]]''. Boulder, Colorado: [[Geological Society of America]]; and Washington, D.C. : [[Waverly]] Press. * [[Moore, Raymond C.]], and other editors ([[1953]] to 2006, and continuing ), '''Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology''', ''Volumes A'' through ''W''. Boulder, Colorado: [[Geological Society of America]]; and Lawrence, Kansas: [[University of Kansas]] Press. * Ronald Singer (1999), ''[[Encyclopedia of Paleontology]]'' (London, England: [[Routledge]]), 1,467 pages. [[Category: Geology books]] [[Category: Paleontology books]] [[Category: Paleozoology]] [[Category: Zoology literature]]