The biogeographical imprint of mass extinctions

Kocsis Á, Reddin CJ, Kießling W (2018)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences Royal Society of London

Publisher: ROYAL SOC

Book Volume: 285

Journal Issue: 1878

URI: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/285/1878/20180232

DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2018.0232

Abstract

Mass extinctions are defined by extinction rates significantly above background levels and have had substantial consequences for the evolution of life. Geographically selective extinctions, subsequent originations and species redistributions may have changed global biogeographical structure, but quantification of this change is lacking. In order to assess quantitatively the bio-geographical impact of mass extinctions, we outline time-traceable bioregions for benthic marine species across the Phanerozoic using a compositional network. Mass extinction events are visually recognizable in the geographical depiction of bioregions. The end-Permian extinction stands out with a severe reduction of provinciality. Time series of biogeographical turnover represent a novel aspect of the analysis of mass extinctions, confirming concentration of changes in the geographical distribution of benthic marine life.

Authors with CRIS profile

Ádám Kocsis Lehrstuhl für Paläoumwelt Carl James Reddin Lehrstuhl für Paläoumwelt Wolfgang Kießling Lehrstuhl für Paläoumwelt

Related research project(s)

Quantifying and tracing marine biogeography over the Phanerozoic Aug. 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019 FOR 2332: Temperature-related stresses as a unifying principle in ancient extinctions (TERSANE) (FOR 2332) Jan. 1, 2016 - Jan. 1, 2019

How to cite

APA:

Kocsis, Á., Reddin, C.J., & Kießling, W. (2018). The biogeographical imprint of mass extinctions. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences, 285(1878). https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2018.0232

MLA:

Kocsis, Ádám, Carl James Reddin, and Wolfgang Kießling. "The biogeographical imprint of mass extinctions." Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences 285.1878 (2018).

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