The influence of faunal condensation and mixing on the preservation of fossil benthic communities
In: Lethaia. Wiley-Blackwell: Oslo. ISSN 0024-1164; e-ISSN 1502-3931, more
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| Abstract |
Condensation phenomena caused by environmental, biotic, or diagenetic factors are widespread in the fossil record, especially in shallow shelf sediments, and may alter the composition of ancient communities. Even without large‐scale transport being involved, often only time‐averaged seres will be available for palaeosynecological studies. This should be kept in mind when community analysis of such shell accumulations is attempted. |
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