The ammonite faunas of the Callovian/Oxfordian boundary interval in Europe and their relevance to the establishment of an Oxfordian GSSP

• Autorzy: Melendez, G. , Page, K. , Wright, J. , Atrops, F.
• Konferencja: International Congress on the Jurassic System (7 ; 06-18.09.2006 ; Kraków, Poland)
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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The latest Callovian and Early Oxfordian represent one of the most dynamic intervals in the history of Jurassic Ammonoidea and is characterized by one of the highest levels of mixing of Boreal, Submediterranean and even Mediterranean faunas. In particular the massive expansion of Boreal Cardioceratidae from their original “home” in Arctic areas as far south as South East France, brings them into contact with Mediterranean-style faunas rich in Phylloceratidae. This so-called “Boreal Spread” (after J. H. Callomon) provides the framework within which high-resolution inter-bioprovincial correlations are possible and hence the context for a sucessful GSSP designation for the base of the Oxfordian Stage within Europe (and hence the beginning of the Upper Jurassic). Associated with the Cardioceratidae, however, is a great variety of Perisphinctina, including Aspidoceratidae, Periphinctidae, Grossouvridae and rarer Pachyceratidae as well as frequent Hecticoceratidae and rarer Phylloceratidae. The latter groups are much more abundant in southern areas (Tethyan Realm), but the Aspidoceratidae do persist well into the Boreal Realm. Crucially, several groups of the Perisphinctina persist beyond Europe and therefore provide tantalising indications that a truly global correlation of any GSSP established in Europe will ultimately be possible. The current paper will review the stratigraphical, taxonomic and palaeobiogeographical context and significance of the trans Callovian/Oxfordian boundary faunas within Europe, building on recent results from the UK and France. Conclusions will be drawn concerning the appropriate – or convenient – level at which the place the Callovian-Oxfordian in Europe and its potential interpretation elsewhere. Such conclusions are highly relevant to the eventual establishment of an Oxfordian GSSP.

Słowa kluczowe

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ammonites; stratigraphy; palaeobiogeography; Jurassic; Callovian; Oxfordian; GSSP; Europe; Cardioceratidae; Perisphinctina

• Czasopismo: Volumina Jurassica
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 4, no. 1
• Strony: 185-185

Twórcy

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Melendez, G.

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Page, K.

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Wright, J.

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Atrops, F.

• Paleontología, Departamento de Geología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50009, Spain,