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Record 1 2010-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
  • Zoology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Throughout the Paradox Basin, ... the phylloid algal facies consists of phylloid algal bioherms that vary in geometry from biostromal (flat and elongate) to a mound-like morphology with flat bases. ... The biostromal algal-rich beds were interpreted to have formed primarily through the hydrodynamic accumulation of phylloid algal plates in response to currents and wave action in water depths of 5-10 metres. The biostromal beds are characterized by a wackestone to packstone fabric with more interstitial mud and a lack of an interlocking fabric of algal plates ... characteristic of algal mounds.

OBS

biostromal: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
  • Zoologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Relatif à un biostrome.

OBS

biostrome : Édifice à débris d'organismes coloniaux issus de la destruction du récif disposés en lits ne dépassant pas sensiblement l'épaisseur des sédiments avoisinants non-récifaux.

OBS

biostromal : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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