Resolving early Mid-Ordovician (Kundan) bioevents in the East Baltic based on brachiopods
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Bed-by-bed sampling of brachiopods from selected Kundan Stage localities in the East Baltic has permitted the construction of a-diversity curves, unprecedented in detail from this particular stage and region. These a-diversity curves can be correlated between the investigated sections, along an east to west transect of some 200 km and indicate bioevents associated with intervals of increased palaeo-water depth. The highest peaks in a-diversity occur when biofacies analysis and sedimentological evidence indicate drowning events. The events involve mainly taxa endemic to the Baltic province at this time and thus, the radiation proceeded by a modest expansion of the brachiopod fauna into deeper-water environments, isolated at this time from major immigrations. In addition to increased a-diversity, ß-diversity was signalled by new, deeper-water communities and the isolation of the province helped retain high values of ¿-diversity.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Geobios |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 533-542 |
ISSN | 0016-6995 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Bibliographical note
Keywords: Kunda Stage; Brachiopods; Correlation; a-diversity; Bioevents
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