Trace Fossils As Indicators Of Sedimentary Environments

Author : Dirk Knaust,Richard G. Bromley
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 955 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444538147

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Trace Fossils as Indicators of Sedimentary Environments by Dirk Knaust,Richard G. Bromley Pdf

Integration of ichnological information into sedimentological models, and vice versa, is one of the main means by which we can improve our understanding of ancient depositional environments. Mainly intended for sedimentologists, this book aims to make ichnological methods as part of facies interpretation more popular, providing an analytical review of the ichnology of all major depositional environments and the use of ichnology in biostratigraphic and sequence stratigraphic analysis. It starts with an introduction to the historical aspect of ichnology, introducing common concepts and methods, and then continues with parts treating the main depositional systems from continental, shallow-marine and deep-marine siliciclastics, and marine carbonates. The last part is dedicated to the ichnology in hydrocarbon reservoir and aquifer characterization. First overview in 25 years of the status of ichnological studies in facies reconstructions of all major depositional environments Written by a selected, well-experienced and specialized international authorship Provides easy access to the comprehensive and widespread literature

Author : Dirk Knaust,Richard Granville Bromley
Publisher : Elsevier Science Limited
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 0444538135

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Trace Fossils as Indicators of Sedimentary Environments by Dirk Knaust,Richard Granville Bromley Pdf

"Over recent decades, the study of trace fossils (ichnology) has evolved into a broad and global subject. Given its interdisciplinary and complex nature, bridging sedimentology and palaeontology, it tends to remain a specialized field when ichnological concepts and methods are applied in the interpretation of sedimentary environments. The value of trace fossils in facies reconstructions was recognized early and all major sedimentary environments were extensively documented in the 1980s. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all major sedimentary envrironments from the continents to the deep sea in respect to their characterization by trace fossils and ichnological means. Over 80 specialisits have contributed, thus ensuring a wide spectrum of perspectives. The purpose of the book is to provide the non-specialized sedimentologist and geologist with easily accessible data, concepts, methods and references for integrated ichnological-sedimentological studies. Sedimentologists and palaeontologists in both academia and industry will benefit from it. The book is subdivided into five parts and includes 28 chapters. Part I deals with the historical aspect of ichnology and introduces common concepts and methods. Parts II to IV treat major sedimentary environments of continental and glacial systems, shallow-marine siliciclastic systems, deep-marine siliciclastic systems, and marine carbonate systems. Part V is dedicated to ichnology in hydrocarbon reservoir and aquifer characterization." -- P. [4] de la couv.

Author : R.W. Frey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642659232

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The Study of Trace Fossils by R.W. Frey Pdf

In 1971 I published a review of ichnology other concentrating only on traces made (Houston AAPG: SEPM Trace Fossil Field by a certain group of organisms, regardless Trip Guidebook) that I thought could be of their setting. Nevertheless, needless re dundancy has hopefully been eliminated. expanded rather easily into a worthwhile Some of the chapters are more special book on the subject. I probed that possi ized than others (because of the nature of bility for a while, thinking that I would particular topics); hence, these may be write the book myself. As I began to out somewhat less familiar or "comprehensible" line the chapters in more detail, however, than others-depending upon the reader's it soon became apparent that my personal own interests and background. Other dif knowledge of too many facets of ichnology ferences in the scope and content of vari scraped bottom all too soon. I quickly de ous chapters stem from the simple fact cided that a better book could be produced that a considerably greater backlog of pre by soliciting specific contributions from vious work is available in certain facets of other workers who, collectively, had first ichnology than in others. But we hope hand experience with virtually every aspect that all of the chapters will prove to be use of the field. That became the actual plan, ful to anyone wishing to delve 'into them. the result of which is this book.

Author : Dirk Knaust
Publisher : Springer
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319498379

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Atlas of Trace Fossils in Well Core by Dirk Knaust Pdf

This book provides readers with a well-balanced blend of high-quality photographs, figures and accompanying texts on the identification of trace fossils, both in core and in outcrop. Ichnological data has become increasingly important in sedimentological and paleoenvironmental interpretations, not only in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons but also in the characterization of aquifers and in scientific drilling. Following an introduction to the study of trace fossils in core and an outline of ichnological basics, principles and concepts, the book provides detailed descriptions and interpretations of 39 trace fossils (ichnogenera) and associated features (such as bioturbate texture, plant roots and their traces, borings and pseudo-trace fossils) commonly encountered in well cores and in outcrop. The trace fossils are highlighted by their expression in well cores and illustrated with carefully prepared, eye-catching core photographs. This unique information is complemented by examples of trace fossils in outcrop, as well as relevant key figures from the literature. Each description is presented in a consistent manner, stating the ichnogenus name and author in the title, followed by sections on the morphology and size, ichnotaxonomy, substrate, appearance in core, similar trace fossils, producers, ethology, depositional environment, ichnofacies, age, and reservoir quality. An extensive list of references per chapter for further reading rounds out the book, which is based on the author’s continuous work with trace fossils in core over the past two decades.

Author : Harold Allen Curran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Paleoecology
ISBN : UCSD:31822001955749

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Biogenic Structures by Harold Allen Curran Pdf

Author : Allan Anton Ekdale,Richard Granville Bromley,S. George Pemberton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822001955608

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Ichnology by Allan Anton Ekdale,Richard Granville Bromley,S. George Pemberton Pdf

Author : Stephen T. Hasiotis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111984030

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Continental Trace Fossils by Stephen T. Hasiotis Pdf

The type, distribution, and tiering of continental tracefossils (ichnofossils) are useful tools for deciphering continental environments in both outcrop and core. This atlas presents the latest ichnological concepts and provides a comprehensive photocatalogue of nearly the entire suite of major terrestrial and freshwater trace fossils that geoscientists will encounter. The book is separated into two sections: 1) concepts and fundamental principles that explain how terrestrial and freshwater trace fossil behavior is interpreted and used to define environments of deposition; and 2) a photocatalogue of outcrop and core examples of continental trace fossils with explanations and idealized line drawings. The trace fossils are illustrated with idealized line drawings as seen in outcrop and in core. Color photographs are used to show the trace fossils as hand specimens, in outcrop, and core from different geologic formations and ages.

Author : Darin A. Croft,Denise F. Su,Scott W. Simpson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319942650

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Methods in Paleoecology by Darin A. Croft,Denise F. Su,Scott W. Simpson Pdf

This volume focuses on the reconstruction of past ecosystems and provides a comprehensive review of current techniques and their application in exemplar studies. The 18 chapters address a wide variety of topics that span vertebrate paleobiology and paleoecology (body mass, postcranial functional morphology, evolutionary dental morphology, microwear and mesowear, ecomorphology, mammal community structure analysis), contextual paleoenvironmental studies (paleosols and sedimentology, ichnofossils, pollen, phytoliths, plant macrofossils), and special techniques (bone microstructure, biomineral isotopes, inorganic isotopes, 3-D morphometrics, and ecometric modeling). A final chapter discusses how to integrate results of these studies with taphonomic data in order to more accurately characterize an ancient ecosystem. Current investigators, advanced undergraduates, and graduate students interested in the field of paleoecology will find this book immensely useful. The length and structure of the volume also makes it suitable for teaching a college-level course on reconstructing Cenozoic ecosystems.

Author : William Miller III
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080475356

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Trace Fossils by William Miller III Pdf

This book serves as an up-to-date introduction, as well as overview to modern trace fossil research and covers nearly all of the essential aspects of modern ichnology. Divided into three section, Trace Fossils covers the historical background and concepts of ichnology, on-going research problems, and indications about the possible future growth of the discipline and potential connections to other fields. This work is intended for a broad audience of geological and biological scientists. Workers new to the field could get a sense of the main concepts of ichnology and a clear idea of how trace fossil research is conducted. Scientists in related disciplines could find potential uses for trace fossils in their fields. And, established workers could use the book to check on the progress of their particular brand of ichnology. By design, there is something here for novice and veteran, insider and outsider, and for the biologically-oriented workers and for the sedimentary geologists. * Presents a review of the state of ichnology at the beginning of the 21st Century* Summarizes the basic concepts and methods of modern trace fossil research* Discusses crucial background information about the history of trace fossil research, the main concepts of ichnology, examples of current problems and future directions, and the potential connections to other disciplines within both biology and geology

Author : D. McIlroy
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862391548

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The Application of Ichnology to Palaeoenvironmental and Stratigraphic Analysis by D. McIlroy Pdf

It has been increasingly realized by sedimentologist in the petroleum industry and academia that integration of ichonological information into sedimentological models, and vice versa, is one of the main means by which we can improve our understanding of ancient depositional environments. This volume aims to provide an analytical review of yhe ichnology of all major depositional environments and the use ichnology in biostratigraphic and sequence stratigraphic analysis, as well as highly refined palaeeoenvironmental studies. The remit of the book is achieved through a combination of review articles and novel research papers that outline methodologies and protocols for improving our understanding of ancient palaeoenvironments. Trace fossils from microscopic borings to dinosaur footprints are considered.

Author : Adolf Seilacher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540472261

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Trace Fossil Analysis by Adolf Seilacher Pdf

This definitive textbook by a renowned field observer and analyst of trace fossils concentrates on the most distinctive examples, mostly made by infaunal invertebrates in originally soft sediments. It covers the whole geologic column and ranges from deep-sea to shallow-marine and continental environments. The book is designed to foster interpretative skills using the author's own drawings. They are thematically grouped in 75 plates that form the core for the descriptive text and annotated references. A glossary of ichnological terms is also provided. This book’s author is perhaps the world’s most acknowledged expert in the field of trace fossils.

Author : Luis A. Buatois,M. Gabriela Mángano
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139500647

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Ichnology by Luis A. Buatois,M. Gabriela Mángano Pdf

Ichnology is the study of traces created in the substrate by living organisms. This is the first book to systematically cover basic concepts and applications in both paleobiology and sedimentology, bridging the gap between the two main facets of the field. It emphasizes the importance of understanding ecologic controls on benthic fauna distribution and the role of burrowing organisms in changing their environments. A detailed analysis of the ichnology of a range of depositional environments is presented using examples from the Precambrian to the recent, and the use of trace fossils in facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy is discussed. The potential for biogenic structures to provide valuable information and solve problems in a wide range of fields is also highlighted. An invaluable resource for researchers and graduate students in paleontology, sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy, this book will also be of interest to industry professionals working in petroleum geoscience.

Author : Paul B. Basan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015005830545

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Trace Fossil Concepts by Paul B. Basan Pdf

Author : M. Gabriela Mángano,Luis A. Buatois
Publisher : Springer
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401795975

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The Trace-Fossil Record of Major Evolutionary Events by M. Gabriela Mángano,Luis A. Buatois Pdf

This volume addresses major evolutionary changes that took place during the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic. These include discussions on major evolutionary radiations and ecological innovations on land and at sea, such as the Mesozoic marine revolution, the Mesozoic radiation of vertebrates, the Mesozoic lacustrine revolution, the Cenozoic radiation of mammals, the evolution of paleosol biotas, and the evolution of hominins. The roles of mass extinctions at the end of the Triassic and at the end of the Cretaceous are assessed. This volume set provides innovative reviews of the major evolutionary events in the history of life from an ichnologic perspective. Because the long temporal range of trace fossils has been commonly emphasized, biogenic structures have been traditionally overlooked in macroevolution. However, comparisons of ichnofaunas through geologic time do reveal the changing ecology of organism-substrate interactions. The use of trace fossils in evolutionary paleoecology represents a new trend that is opening a window for our understanding of major evolutionary radiations and mass extinctions. Trace fossils provide crucial evidence for the recognition of spatial and temporal patterns and processes associated with paleoecologic breakthroughs.

Author : Rosalía Guerrero-Arenas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031510342

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Past Environments of Mexico by Rosalía Guerrero-Arenas Pdf