[HTML][HTML] The Paleoproterozoic fossil record: implications for the evolution of the biosphere during Earth's middle-age
EJ Javaux, K Lepot - Earth-Science Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract The Paleoproterozoic (2.5–1.6 Ga) Era is a decisive time in Earth and life history.
The paleobiological record (microfossils, stromatolites, biomarkers and isotopes) illustrates …
The paleobiological record (microfossils, stromatolites, biomarkers and isotopes) illustrates …
After the boring billion and before the freezing millions: evolutionary patterns and innovations in the Tonian Period
The Tonian Period (ca. 1000–720 Ma) follows the 'boring billion'in the Mesoproterozoic Era
and precedes 'snowball Earth'glaciations in the Cryogenian Period. It represents a critical …
and precedes 'snowball Earth'glaciations in the Cryogenian Period. It represents a critical …
Molecular characterization of fossil palynomorphs by transmission micro-FTIR spectroscopy: Implications for hydrocarbon source evaluation
S Dutta, C Hartkopf-Fröder, K Witte, R Brocke… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Transmission micro-FTIR spectroscopy has been conducted to elucidate the
macromolecular structure of well-preserved fossil palynomorphs including prasinophycean …
macromolecular structure of well-preserved fossil palynomorphs including prasinophycean …
A systematic description of new macrofossil material from the upper Ediacaran Miaohe Member in South China
Q Ye, J Tong, Z An, J Hu, L Tian, K Guan… - Journal of Systematic …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The upper Ediacaran Miaohe Member (∼ 551 Ma) in South China contains exceptionally
preserved macroscopic carbonaceous compression fossils that provide a crucial view of the …
preserved macroscopic carbonaceous compression fossils that provide a crucial view of the …
Seaweed morphology and ecology during the great animal diversification events of the early Paleozoic: a tale of two floras
Non‐calcified marine macroalgae (“seaweeds”) play a variety of key roles in the modern
Earth system, and it is likely that they were also important players in the geological past …
Earth system, and it is likely that they were also important players in the geological past …
An assemblage of macroscopic and diversified carbonaceous compression fossils from the Tonian Shiwangzhuang Formation in western Shandong, North China
Macroalgae play a crucial ecological and biogeochemical role in modern marine
ecosystems. Although eukaryotic algae have a deep history within the Precambrian, most …
ecosystems. Although eukaryotic algae have a deep history within the Precambrian, most …
Vibrational spectroscopy of fossils
A Olcott Marshall, CP Marshall - Palaeontology, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Over the last two decades, there has an been increasing interest in applying vibrational
spectroscopy in palaeontological research. For example, this chemical analytical technique …
spectroscopy in palaeontological research. For example, this chemical analytical technique …
Electron microscopy reveals evidence for simple multicellularity in the Proterozoic fossil Chuaria
Multicellularity arose multiple times in the evolutionary history of eukaryotes, and simple
multicellularity may have a deep history tracing back to the Paleoproterozoic. However …
multicellularity may have a deep history tracing back to the Paleoproterozoic. However …
Tonian discoidal fossils from North China: Relating discs to worm-like annulated tubes and their paleoecological and evolutionary implications
G Li, K Pang, Q Tang, L Chen, C Wu, R Huang… - Palaeogeography …, 2023 - Elsevier
Common members of Proterozoic macrofossil assemblages usually include discs and tubes.
Particularly, discoidal forms (eg, Chuaria and abundant unnamed discs) and tubular forms …
Particularly, discoidal forms (eg, Chuaria and abundant unnamed discs) and tubular forms …