EXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION OF SOFT TISSUES BY MICROBIAL ENTOMBMENT: INSIGHTS INTO THE TAPHONOMY OF THE CRATO KONSERVAT-LAGERSTATTE
Varejao FG, Warren L, Simoes MG, Fürsich F, Matos SA, Assine ML (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
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Book Volume: 34
Pages Range: 331-348
Journal Issue: 7
Abstract
The Aptian Crato Konservat-Lagerstatte is renowned for its exceptionally preserved fossils in lacustrine laminated limestones. Although previous works on this site include numerous taxonomic studies, its taphonomy remains a subject of debate. Herein, we present new data on the taphonomy of decapod crustaceans preserved in wrinkle laminites, highlighting the role of microbial mats in enhancing fossil preservation. Our results suggest that benthic microorganisms may have promoted protection and organic mineralization of some of the allochthonous to parautochthonous organic remains within the microbial laminites of the Crato lake. Overall, this work provides the first empirical evidence that the presentational pathways of the fossils in the Crato Konservat-Lagerstiitte involved microbial mats.
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APA:
Varejao, F.G., Warren, L., Simoes, M.G., Fürsich, F., Matos, S.A., & Assine, M.L. (2019). EXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION OF SOFT TISSUES BY MICROBIAL ENTOMBMENT: INSIGHTS INTO THE TAPHONOMY OF THE CRATO KONSERVAT-LAGERSTATTE. Palaios, 34(7), 331-348. https://dx.doi.org/10.2110/palo.2019.041
MLA:
Varejao, Filipe G., et al. "EXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION OF SOFT TISSUES BY MICROBIAL ENTOMBMENT: INSIGHTS INTO THE TAPHONOMY OF THE CRATO KONSERVAT-LAGERSTATTE." Palaios 34.7 (2019): 331-348.
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