Devonian palynoevents in the circum-Arctic region
Devonian strata of the present-day Arctic contain abundant and diverse assemblages of terrestrial palynomorphs, particularly from Middle and Upper Devonian sections; few intervals of Lower Devonian and Silurian strata have been palynologically studied, and these demonstrate strong palynofloral simil...
| Published in: | Atlantic Geoscience |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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2022
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/474650/ https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/474650/1/AG_CAPE_Devonian_Marshall_et_al_versio_for_PURE_10989_.docx https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/474650/2/AtlGeo_58_307_GalleyProof.pdf |
| Summary: | Devonian strata of the present-day Arctic contain abundant and diverse assemblages of terrestrial palynomorphs, particularly from Middle and Upper Devonian sections; few intervals of Lower Devonian and Silurian strata have been palynologically studied, and these demonstrate strong palynofloral similarities across the region. Based on published records, we present a compilation of six last occurrence events (LOs), 44 first occurrence events (FOs) and one acme event that have proven of value in correlation in the present-day Arctic. Although their chronostratigraphic resolution is relatively low, and a scarcity of independent age control hampers precise age assignments, palynology is the only biostratigraphic discipline available for confident chronostratigraphic correlation of most Arctic Devonian strata. |
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