Hello, I am a PhD student in sedimentology and biostratigraphy, and I have a fossil leaf specimen from a Jurassic-Cretaceous deposit. I would like to receive recommendations on fossil plants used in stratigraphy, especially the upper jurrasic and lower cretaceous. Additionally, if possible, could someone help me find specialists or relevant articles on Jurassic and Cretaceous fossil plants?
Thank you very much for your assistance!
Dear Omar
this sounds interesting. I am a paleobotanist specialized in the Jurassic-Early Cretaceous interval, however mainly dedicated to fossil wood. Please, where is your fossil from ? I might be abble to put you in touch with a colleague. Last, do not expect too much, Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous floras are usually similar. Regards, marc
Dear Pr. Marc Philippe,
Could you please share your email address with me?
Thank you,
Dear Omer Ait, For stratigraphic studies in the Jurassic-Cretaceous, fossil plants like Ginkgoales (e.g., Ginkgo and Baiera), Coniferales, Bennettitales (e.g., Cycadeoidea), and Czekanowskiales are key indicators. Ginkgoales and Bennettitales are particularly valuable for upper Jurassic stratigraphy, while Coniferales and Czekanowskiales aid in early Cretaceous correlation.
For more depth, the Paleobiology Database and journals like Cretaceous Research and Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology feature specialists and articles on Jurassic-Cretaceous paleobotany. Collaborating with experts in fossil plant stratigraphy or using platforms like ResearchGate could also help connect with relevant researchers.
Dear Shahab Aman E Room
Thank you very much for all this valuable information. I appreciate your recommendation to consult the Paleobiology Database and journals like Cretaceous Research and Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology—these will definitely be essential resources for deeper research. I’ll certainly explore ResearchGate and other platforms for potential collaborations in fossil plant stratigraphy.
Thank you again for your support and insights!
Dear Omar Omar Ait Haddou ,
I apologize, but I am not expert in paleontology, paleobotany. But your evaluations must be excellent for this, a good knowledge of the environment (paleoenvironment), which will only be available if you can imagine the development of your research area well. I read some Algerian articles. Based on these, it can be said that the tectonics of the Atlas Mountains is based on a rather erroneous view.
So take that into consideration. They can really help you if they have proper knowledge of your research area.
It is currently tectonically active. Interesting conclusions can be drawn.
I will be retired soon, and I would love to explore the area in my free time.
I have no money, I'm not demanding, but my geological advice could be valuable.
Regards,
Laszlo
Dear László Attila Horváth, thank you very much for all this valuable information.
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