Analytical Bias in Taphonomic Studies of Macro-invertebrates: (Paleo)Environmental and (Paleo)Ecological Implications

Analytical Bias in Taphonomic Studies of Macro-invertebrates: (Paleo)Environmental and (Paleo)Ecological Implications

A review of recent literature shows that most taphonomic studies of Holocene and fossil macrovertebrates are not methodologicallystandardized. Hence, results from distinct studies are not comparable, even among researches sharing virtually identical goals, targetingthe same biological group of simil...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Angelim Pires-Domingues, Sabrina Coelho Rodrigues, Marcello Guimarães Simões
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2009-01-01
Series:Geologia USP. Série Científica
Subjects:
Brachiopods
Sieve size
Taphonomic signatures
Bioclast size
Ubatuba bay
Holocene.
Online Access:http://ppegeo-local.igc.usp.br/pdf/guspsc/v9n1/v9n1a07.pdf

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