AZC 46 Supplement (2003)

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VOL NA

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Fossil insects, taphonomy, palaeoecology, Lower Cretaceous, southern England

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Taphonomy and ecology of Purbeck fossil insects

• Robert A. CORAM

Abstract:

The basal Cretaceous Purbeck Limestone Group of southern England yields many fossil insects and study of their taphonomy allows a preliminary reconstruction of their life habitats. The aquatic fauna comprises a low diversity brackish water assemblage as well as transported remains of probably fresher water taxa. The terrestrial fauna comprises largely woodland inhabitants that generally became disarticulated prior to arrival at the site of deposition.