World Heritage Site:
Byblos
Publication Year:
2013
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE3FAE33BF07
Summary
The 6th International Congress on Fossil Insects, Arthropods and Amber held at Byblos, Lebanon, in April 2013, highlighted significant advancements in the study of fossilized arthropods and amber. The congress brought together international experts to present findings that deepen our understanding of ancient ecosystems, particularly those preserved in Lebanese amber. Key contributions included detailed analyses of fossil insect diversity, paleoenvironmental reconstructions, and comparative studies with modern arthropod lineages. The research approach combined rigorous taxonomic analysis with cutting-edge paleontological techniques, offering new insights into the evolutionary history and ecological dynamics of fossil insects and their habitats.
Citation
Azar, D., Engel, M. S., Jarzembowski, E., Krogmann, L., Nel, A., & Santiago-Blay, J. (2013). Selected papers from the 6th International Congress on Fossil Insects, Arthropods and Amber Byblos, Lebanon,14-18 April 2013. Terrestrial Arthropod Reviews, 6(1-2), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1163/18749836-06021070