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Microbialite morphostratigraphy as a tool for correlating late Cambrian-early Ordovician sequences.

Authors :
Shapiro, Russell S.
Awramik, Stanley M.
Source :
Journal of Geology; Mar2000, Vol. 108 Issue 2, p171, 10p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 6 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines the correlation of upper Cambrian-lowermost Ordovician shelf strata of the Great Basin using microbialite morphostratigraphy and standard lithostratigraphy. Importance of morphostratigraphic zonation in nonrepetitive microbialite sequences; Applications of the principles for microbialite morphostratigraphy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221376
Volume :
108
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3312568
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/314394