{"product_id":"fossilized-ants-and-the-fungi-lloyd-k-tate-9798289889133","title":"Fossilized Ants and the Fungi in the Age of Dinosaurs: The Discovery of a Fossil Fungi, Prehistoric Insects, and the Origins of Parasitic Evolution","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFossilized Ants and the Fungi in the Age of Dinosaurs: The Discovery of a Fossil Fungi, Prehistoric Insects, and the Origins of Parasitic Evolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in 99-million-year-old amber, which reveals predator-prey relationships from the Cretaceous period. This book examines the groundbreaking discovery of the \u003ci\u003ePaleoophiocordyceps\u003c\/i\u003e species, which manipulated ants and flies, shaping prehistoric ecosystems. Through advanced imaging techniques, such as micro-computed tomography, and paleontological research, this book uncovers the evolutionary history of entomopathogenic fungi and their role in ancient biodiversity. Addressing ethical considerations surrounding Myanmar amber sourcing, it advocates for responsible practices in paleontology. Ideal for researchers, students, and enthusiasts of paleomycology, this book details the complexity of ancient ecological dynamics and their relevance to modern science, offering profound insights into Earth's biological past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lloyd K. Tate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289889133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Lloyd K. Tate","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520772325631,"sku":"9798289889133","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cf24deff-b5f2-4b32-af4f-d5c8aa6632b1.jpg?v=1762886995","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fossilized-ants-and-the-fungi-lloyd-k-tate-9798289889133","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}