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Ammonite Biostratigraphy of the Cretaceous—An Overview

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Ammonoid Paleobiology: From macroevolution to paleogeography

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An ammonite zonation of the Cretaceous period is presented, which largely follows the Geological Time Scale 2012, with illustrations of several index species. Concepts of Cretaceous ammonite biostratigraphy are briefly discussed and characteristic examples of the types of zones and ammonite events are given. Furthermore, accomplishments and limits of ammonite biostratigraphy are presented, including aspects of evolution, preservational modes and taxonomic concepts. Finally, the value of Cretaceous ammonite biostratigraphy is briefly compared to that of other macrofossils.

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Acknowledgments

I am thankful to several colleagues for giving access to their institutions and other assistance, particularly M. Cooper (Durban), Ph. Hoedemaeker (Leiden), A. Richter (Hannover), F. J. Krüger (Brunswick), M. Reich (Göttingen), L. Steel and M. Munt (both London), H. C. Klinger (Cape Town), and H. G. Owen (London). U. Resch (Eichstätt) kindly provided some photos and P. G. Embree (Orangevale) gave information on localities. The present review was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) venture LE 1241/2–1 “Palaeobiology, morphology and diversity of macrofaunas: A case study on Early Cretaceous ammonites”. The manuscript benefitted from constructive reviews by M. Wilmsen (Dresden) and an anonymous reviewer.

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Lehmann, J. (2015). Ammonite Biostratigraphy of the Cretaceous—An Overview. In: Klug, C., Korn, D., De Baets, K., Kruta, I., Mapes, R. (eds) Ammonoid Paleobiology: From macroevolution to paleogeography. Topics in Geobiology, vol 44. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9633-0_15

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