Das Lebensbild zur Bildungszeit der mitteleozänen Braunkohlen des Geiseltals

Weigelt, Johannes

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“…Some of them, like the Eocene deposits of Germany, unquestionably originated in warm climates, since they contain large reptiles, such as crocodiles, turtles and pythons, as well as tropical plants (Tobien, 1955;Walther and Weigelt, 1931;Weigelt, 1932). Others are deposits of more temperate climates, such as the Miocene coals of Leoben, the flora of which changed from palmtrees and cinnamons to pines and birches during the time of coal formation (Menzel et al, 1930, p. 51).…”

Section: 243) Percentage Indications For Isotopes Refer To the Conmentioning

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Geochemical Diagnosis of Facies

Krejci-Graf

1964

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Section: 243) Percentage Indications For Isotopes Refer To the Conmentioning

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Geochemical Diagnosis of Facies

Krejci-Graf

1964

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“…2020), birds (Mayr 2020), fish (Jerzmanska 1977), reptiles (Hervet 2004; Smith 2009; Hastings & Hellmund 2015 a ) and anurans (Hinsche 1941; Kuhn 1941; Rage & Roček 2003). In contrast, there are few studies on the biostratinomy (Weigelt 1932; Krumbiegel 1977; Krumbiegel et al . 1983; Hellmund 1997; Hastings & Hellmund 2015 a ) and the palaeoecology (Walter & Weigelt 1931; Krumbiegel et al .…”

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The skeletal taphonomy of anurans from the Eocene Geiseltal Konservat‐Lagerstätte, Germany: insights into the controls on fossil anuran preservation

Falk

Wings

McNamara

2022

Papers in Palaeontology

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The Geiseltal biota is an Eocene lacustrine Konservat-Lagerst€ atte in central Germany. Despite its rich fauna and flora (over 50 000 fossil vertebrates, insects and other invertebrates, plants and trace fossils) the taphonomy of the biota, and of the anurans in particular, is poorly understood. We analysed the skeletal taphonomy of 168 anurans, scoring each specimen for orientation, completeness and articulation. Most are partial skeletons, truncated during preparation. This process introduces measurable artefacts into the taphonomic data, which requires further study. We identified recurring taphonomic states, including disarticulation or loss of abdominal bones, loss of one or more limbs, extensive disarticulation, and extensive loss of elements across the body. Relatively rare states include: loss of distal limb elements only, scattered bones, and isolated, articulated limbs. These data inform a new taphonomic model for the Geiseltal anurans. Comparative analysis of patterns in completeness and articulation in these specimens and anurans from other Cenozoic Lagerst€ atten reveals repeated patterns in preservation in lacustrine-hosted settings, such as proximal to distal trends in completeness, preferential loss of small peripheral bones, disarticulation of abdominal bones, and reorientation of major body regions. Taphonomic controls in lacustrine systems are surface water temperature, lake depth, vegetation, exposure to bottom currents, transport mechanisms, scavenging, decay regime, bone size and location in the skeleton; all ultimately controlled by palaeoclimate, lake physiography and hydrology, and anuran anatomy. A universal approach to quantitative analysis of skeletal taphonomy metrics will enable comparative testing of the relationship between preservation and palaeoenvironment for diverse fossil vertebrates.

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Die Wirbeltierausgrabungen im Geiseltal

Weigelt

1934

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Das Lebensbild zur Bildungszeit der mitteleozänen Braunkohlen des Geiseltals

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Geochemical Diagnosis of Facies

Geochemical Diagnosis of Facies

The skeletal taphonomy of anurans from the Eocene Geiseltal Konservat‐Lagerstätte, Germany: insights into the controls on fossil anuran preservation

Die Wirbeltierausgrabungen im Geiseltal

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