A multidisciplinary approach to reconstruct the Late Oligocene vegetation in central Europe

An interdisciplinary approach has been taken in the evaluation of the paleobotanical record of Late Oligocene vegetation in the Thierbach member of the Weißelster basin, Germany. Sedimentological, paleopedological, paleobotanical (megafloral and carpological), palynological and palynofacies, and bio...

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Published in:Review of palaeobotany and palynology 1998-06, Vol.101 (1), p.71-94
Main Authors: Gastaldo, R.A, Riegel, W, Püttmann, W, Linnemann, U.G, Zetter, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biogeochemisty
diaspores
Germany
leaves
Oligocene
paleosols
palynofacies
palynology
sedimentology
taphonomy
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Summary:An interdisciplinary approach has been taken in the evaluation of the paleobotanical record of Late Oligocene vegetation in the Thierbach member of the Weißelster basin, Germany. Sedimentological, paleopedological, paleobotanical (megafloral and carpological), palynological and palynofacies, and biogeochemical investigations have been coordinated on an abandoned channel-fill sequence in order to develop a comprehensive data base from which to reconstruct this setting. The benefits of using multidisciplinary data sets are outlined including how these data sets may not only be complementary or contradictory, but also how independent data sets amplify and validate interpretations.
ISSN:0034-6667
1879-0615
DOI:10.1016/S0034-6667(97)00070-5