The bivalve Placuna (Indoplacuna) miocenica from the Middle Miocene of Siwa Oasis, Western Desert of Egypt: Systematic paleontology, paleoecology, and taphonomic implications
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- 作者：Ahmed M. El-Sabbagha ; Magdy M. El Hedenya ; b ; mmelhedeny@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Mohammed A. Rashwanc ; Abdel Aal A. Abdel Aala
- 关键词：Middle Miocene ; Placuna (Indoplacuna) miocenica ; Egypt ; Systematic paleontology ; Palaeoecology ; Taphonomy
- 刊名：Journal of African Earth Sciences
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：116
- 期：Complete
- 页码：68-80
- 全文大小：7188 K
文摘
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The bivalve Palcuna (Indoplacuna) miocenica is accumulated in the Marmarica Formation.
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They occurred as a parauthochtonous and autochtonous shell materials.
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Their shells exhibit several kinds of pre- and post-mortem taphonomic features.
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The species prefers shallow, warm intertidal marine water.
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It deposited in a low energy with periods of relatively agitated conditions.