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A Fungal Analog for Newfoundland Ediacaran Fossils?

Authors :
Peterson, Kevin J.
Waggoner, Ben
Hagadorn, James W.
Source :
Integrative & Comparative Biology. Feb2003, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p127. 10p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Proposes that some of the more conspicuous Ediacaran fossils from the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland were biologically similar to members of the Kingdom Fungi. Comparisons between the Ediacaran organisms and extant taxa; Relationship between the fossils and microbial mats; Identification of fungal-specific biomarkers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15407063
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Integrative & Comparative Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10565259
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/43.1.127