Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy Pool

 
THE ORIGIN AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF LEAF-MINING INSECTS IN THE WAKE OF THE END-PERMIAN ECOLOGICAL CRISIS
Abstract ID#: 233137
LABANDEIRA, Conrad C., Department of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012, labandec@si.edu, PREVEC, Rose, Albany Museum, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 6410, South Africa, ANDERSON, John M., Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa, SANTIAGO-BLAY, Jorge, Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013, DAVIS, Don, Entomology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013, ANDERSON, Heidi M., Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa, and CURRANO, Ellen D., Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056
 
NATICID DRILLING PREDATION ON GASTROPOD ASSEMBLAGE DURING THE LATEST MAASTRICHTIAN IN RAJAHMUNDRY, INDIA
Abstract ID#: 231287
PAUL, Shubhabrata1, MALLICK, Sumanta2, BARDHAN, Subhendu3, DAS, Shiladri S.4, and GOSWAMI, Pritha3, (1) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, shubhabrata2005@gmail.com, (2) Department of Geological Sciences, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India, (3) Department of Geological Sciences, Jadavpur University, Raja S C Mullik Rd, Kolkata, 700032, India, (4) Indian Statistical Institute, Geological Studies Unit, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, 700035, India
 
AN EARLY PERMIAN LYCOPOD FOREST FROM PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA, AND ITS PALEOCLIMATIC IMPLICATIONS
Abstract ID#: 231833
CUNEO, N. Ruben, GALLEGO, Julieta, and ESCAPA, Ignacio, Paleobotany, MEF, Av. Fontana 140, Trelew, 9100, Argentina, rcuneo@mef.org.ar
 
EASTERN NEW YORK MIDDLE DEVONIAN NEAR SHORE BIOFACIES: CONTROLS ON BIOFACIES DISTRIBUTION IN AREAS WITH VARYING SEDIMENTARY INPUT
Abstract ID#: 232254
VALLE, Jonathan, Department of Geology, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561, jvalle22@gmail.com and BARTHOLOMEW, Alex J., Geology Department, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
 
FOSSILIZED BUBBLES IN MESOPROTEROZOIC STROMATOLITES: MORPHOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR OXYGENIC PHOTOSYNTHESIS OF CYANOBACTERIA IN ANCIENT MICROBIAL MATS
Abstract ID#: 232318
DAI, Zhen, State key Laboratory of Paleobiology and Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, dtiger008@gmail.com, XIAO, Shuhai, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, YUAN, Xunlai, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China, and YIN, Leiming, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
 
THE INTERSECTION OF VERTEBRATE TAPHONOMY AND MINERAL EXPLORATION: AN EXAMPLE USING EQUUS SCOTTI FOSSILS FROM WEST TEXAS
Abstract ID#: 232345
MCQUEEN, David R., Systematic Geology, Ltd, Box 421, Mangham, LA 71259, davidralph.mcqueen@gmail.com and DRAKE, Linda F., Educator, 3901 Stevens, Plainview, TX 79072
 
NEW INSIGHTS INTO DIETARY PARTITIONING IN WASATCHIAN (EARLY EOCENE) MAMMALIAN FAUNAS: MICROWEAR, TOOTH MORPHOLOGY, AND STABLE ISOTOPE ANALYSIS
Abstract ID#: 232507
CHRISTENSEN, Hilary, Geology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Ave, Saint Peter, MN 56082, hchriste@gustavus.edu
 
DIVERSITY DYNAMICS IN A UNIQUE FOSSIL-RICH ZONE WITHIN THE MERCHANTVILLE FORMATION OF MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Abstract ID#: 232543
MOYER, Madelyn, TANDON, Olivia, and GARB, Matthew P., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, madelynetm@gmail.com
 
HERE YESTERDAY—GONE TODAY: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF ANTHROPOLOGICALLY INDUCED LITTORAL COMMUNITY CHANGE IN THE COLORADO RIVER DELTA
Abstract ID#: 232621
WEIK, Allen S.1, GOODWIN, David H.1, SMITH, Jansen A.2, DIETL, Gregory P.3, and ZAMORA, Hector A.4, (1) Department of Geosciences, Denison University, FW Olin Science Hall, 100 Sunset Hill Drive, Granville, OH 43023, Weik_a1@denison.edu, (2) Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, (3) Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (4) Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
 
EARLY CRETACEOUS PLANT DIVERSITY BEFORE TO THE APPEARANCE OF ANGIOSPERMS IN NORTH AMERICA
Abstract ID#: 232750
JUD, Nathan A., Program in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, University of Maryland College Park, 4112 Plant Sciences Building, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD 20742, njud@umd.edu and WING, Scott L., Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012
 
ASSESSING THE RELIABILITY OF STABLE ISOTOPES IN FOSSIL BONE: A UNIQUE CASE STUDY OF PREHISTORIC LUNG PATHOLOGY
Abstract ID#: 232792
BUNDY, Kathleen, Geoscience, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83706, kathleenbundy@u.boisestate.edu and MATSON, Samuel D., Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1535
 
TWO TYPES OF PRESERVATION IN THE KHATYSPYT LAGERSTäTTE, THE OLENEK UPLIFT, THE SIBERIAN PLATFORM
Abstract ID#: 232829
BYKOVA, Natalia, Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, naticha@vt.edu
 
MICROWEAR ANALYSIS OF UNGULATES FROM THE ASHFALL FOSSIL BEDS: EFFECTS OF VOLCANIC ASH ON MICROWEAR
Abstract ID#: 232934
HOFFMAN, Jonathan M., Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, jhoffma9@uwyo.edu, FRASER, Danielle, Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, and CLEMENTZ, Mark T., Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, 1000 University Ave. University of Wyoming, Dept. 3006, Laramie, WY 82071
 
PREY SELECTIVITY BY THE PREDATORY DRILLING GASTROPODS: A MESO-CENOZOIC PERSPECTIVE
Abstract ID#: 233067
MONDAL, Subhronil and HARRIES, Peter J., Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, subhronil.m@gmail.com
 
A MORPHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF SHAPE CHANGE IN THE MIOCENE BIVALVE ANADARA DARIENSIS ACROSS PALEOENVIORNMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHIC GRADIENTS
Abstract ID#: 233128
CASEBOLT, Sahale N., HENDY, Austin J.W., and KOWALEWSKI, Michal, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, scasebolt@flmnh.ufl.edu
 
HERBIVORE PERSISTENCE AND CHANGE ON BROAD-LEAVED CONIFERS BETWEEN THE MIDDLE JURASSIC AND EARLY CRETACEOUS OF NORTHEASTERN CHINA
Abstract ID#: 233263
DING, Qiaoling, Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013, DingQ@si.edu, LABANDEIRA, Conrad C., Department of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20013-7012, and REN, Dong, College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, 105 Xisanhuanbeilu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, China
 
RECONSTRUCTING THE BIODIVERSITY AND PALEOECOLOGY OF THE LOWER MIOCENE CHIPOLA FORMATION OF FLORIDA
Abstract ID#: 233285
BROWN, Garett M.1, SLATTERY, Joshua S.2, and HARRIES, Peter J.2, (1) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, gbrown11@mail.usf.edu, (2) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620
 
ENIGMATIC TUBULAR FOSSILS FROM THE COCKBURN TOWN MEMBER (PLEISTOCENE, GROTTO BEACH FORMATION), SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM FIELD AND PETROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
Abstract ID#: 233449
COONEY, Hayley1, GRIFFING, David H.1, and GLUMAC, Bosiljka2, (1) Dept. of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, griffingd@hartwick.edu, (2) Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063
 
EOCENE GYROLITHES-THALASSINOIDES ICHNOCOENOSES FROM ALABAMA AND PERU: IMPLICATIONS FOR MARINE VERTEBRATE TAPHONOMY
Abstract ID#: 233464
LIVELY, Joshua, Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, joshuarlively@utexas.edu
 
A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF FRACTURE PATTERNS DUE TO TRAMPLING ON MICROVERTEBRATES
Abstract ID#: 233536
KOLANKOWSKI, Sophia M., Earth and Atmospheric Science, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820, kolas54@suny.oneonta.edu, FALL, Leigh M., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820, and MOORE, Jason R., Honors College, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
 
MOLLUSKS OF THE LATE PLEISTOCENE OÖLITIC FACIES OF THE MIAMI LIMESTONE IN THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY, SOUTH FLORIDA
Abstract ID#: 233589
D'ANTONIO, Heather M., Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, walbornheather@gmail.com and OLEINIK, Anton, Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
 
PERMIAN CLIMATE AND PALEOBOTANICAL SAMPLING METHODS
Abstract ID#: 233865
RHODES, Kristopher J.S., Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2508 Ruthven Musems, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, krisrhodes@gmail.com and SYVERSON, Valerie J., Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
 
THE AFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CLIMATE ON THE WEATHERING AND AGING OF MODERN BOVINE BONES
Abstract ID#: 233884
SMITH, Hannah N., Geology, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, hns9937@gmail.com
 
COMPARATIVE ECOLOGIES OF MIDDLE EOCENE MAMMALS INFERRED FROM STABLE ISOTOPES
Abstract ID#: 233967
TAYLOR, Ben Justin, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales, HOLROYD, Patricia A., Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, and CLEMENTZ, Mark T., Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, 1000 University Ave. University of Wyoming, Dept. 3006, Laramie, WY 82071, mclemen1@uwyo.edu
 
A NEW ‘PHYLLOPOD BED’-LIKE ASSEMBLAGE FROM THE BURGESS SHALE: STRATIGRAPHIC SETTING AND THE CATHEDRAL ESCARPMENT IN KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK
Abstract ID#: 234091
GAINES, Robert R., Geology Department, Pomona College, 185 E. Sixth Street, Claremont, CA 91711, robert.gaines@pomona.edu, CARON, Jean-Bernard, Natural History (Paleobiology Section), Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S2C6, Canada, and STRENG, Michael, Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen, 22, 75236, Sweden
 
A PATHOLOGIC AND DEFORMED SQUALICORAX PRISTODONTUS TOOTH FROM THE LATEST MAASTRICHTIAN BASAL HORNERSTOWN FORMATION, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, USA
Abstract ID#: 220010
SCHEIN, Jason, Bureau of Natural History, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ 08625, Jason.Schein@sos.state.nj.us
 
MOLLUSCAN RESPONSE TO SLOWLY PLIO-PLEISTOCENE SUBSIDENCE IN THE BOBOTSARI LOW AND ITS IMPLICATION TO THE PETROLEUM SYSTEM
Abstract ID#: 220643
ASWAN, Aswan1, PRASETYO, Unggul2, ZAIM, Yahdi1, and RIZAL, Yan1, (1) Geology Department, Institute of Technology Bandung, Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia, aswan_gl@gc.itb.ac.id, (2) Bandung Geological Museum, Geological Survey Institute, Jl. Diponegoro 57, Bandung, 40132
 
A DEEPER WATER BRACHIOPOD - CRINOID ASSOCIATION IN THE LATE OLIGOCENE OF ANTIGUA, WEST INDIES
Abstract ID#: 221467
DONOVAN, Stephen K., Geology, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Darwinweg 2, Leiden, 2333 CR, Netherlands, Steve.Donovan@naturalis.nl, HARPER, David A.T., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Durham, Science Laboratories, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom, and PORTELL, Roger, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611
 
PRESERVED TUBE FEET ON CODIACRINUS SCHULTZEI (LOWER DEVONIAN, HUNSRÜCK SLATE, GERMANY)
Abstract ID#: 221552
AUSICH, William I., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Lab, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, ausich.1@osu.edu, BARTELS, Christoph, German Mining Museum, Am Bergbaumuseum 28, Bochum, D-44791, Germany, and KAMMER, Thomas W., Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6300
 
PALEOPROTEROZOIC LIFE ON LAND AND THE RISE OF ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN
Abstract ID#: 221995
RETALLACK, Gregory J., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, gregr@uoregon.edu
 
MICRO- AND MACROFOSSILS FROM TERRACE DEPOSITS, TAYLOR VALLEY, ANTARCTICA
Abstract ID#: 222407
KLING, Corbin L.1, WALKER, Sally E.1, and BOWSER, Samuel S.2, (1) Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, corbayn@uga.edu, (2) Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY 12201
 
ISOLATION & CHARACTERIZATION OF ORGANIC MOLECULES FROM MISSISSIPPIAN-AGED CRINOIDS
Abstract ID#: 224411
PEREZ, Victor J. Jr, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Arnold, MD 21012, perez.187@osu.edu, AUSICH, William I., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Lab, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, and CHIN, Yu-Ping, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1308
 
TAPHONOMIC FEEDBACK AND FACILITATED SUCCESSION IN A MIDDLE JURASSIC SHALLOW MARINE CRINOID COMMUNITY (MATMOR FORMATION, SOUTHERN ISRAEL)
Abstract ID#: 224517
REINTHAL, Elizabeth A.1, WILSON, Mark A.1, and FELDMAN, Howard R.2, (1) Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, ereinthal14@wooster.edu, (2) Division of Paleontology (Invertebrates), American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street at Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
 
PALEOECOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN A MOLLUSCAN ASSEMBLAGE FROM THE PLEISTOCENE OF HORRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Abstract ID#: 224847
KELLEY, Patricia H.1, STANFORD, Samantha D.1, CREMER, Christian H.1, HATTORI, Kelly E.1, KENISON, Whitney1, MELCHER, Laura R.1, PAINTER, Brian P.1, RATCHFORD, Rebecca A.1, and DIETL, Gregory P.2, (1) Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28403, lrm7309@uncw.edu, (2) Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398
 
SUPERGIANT TRIASSIC CRUSTACEAN FROM NEVADA: THE OLDEST KNOWN AMPHIPOD
Abstract ID#: 225300
MCMENAMIN, Mark A.S., ORR, Lydia, MINICHIELLO, Rose, ZAPATA, Lesly P., and HUSSEY, Meghan C., Geology and Geography, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075, mmcmenam@mtholyoke.edu
 
CHANGES IN INTENSITY OF MICROBORING IN BIVALVES ACROSS DEPTH (15-264M) AND OVER TIME (2, 6, AND 13 YEARS) FROM LEE STOCKING ISLAND, BAHAMAS
Abstract ID#: 225736
KYI, Eint, Geology, Oberlin College, 52 W. Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074, eint.kyi@oberlin.edu and PARSONS-HUBBARD, Karla, Geology Dept, Oberlin College, 52 W. Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074
 
HOLOCENE DECLINE OF ACROPORA PALMATA: DEATH BY NATURE OR HOMO STUPIDUS?
Abstract ID#: 225748
BAKER, Aldrumesia K., Geology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074, akbaker@oberlin.edu and HUBBARD, Dennis, Department of Geology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074
 
PHOSPHATIZED BACTERIAL FOSSILS PRESERVED IN LATE TRIASSIC COPROLITES FROM POLAND
Abstract ID#: 225777
ZATON, Michal P.1, MARYNOWSKI, Leszek1, and NIEDZWIEDZKI, Grzegorz2, (1) Faculty of Earth Sciences, University of Silesia, Bedzinska 60, Sosnowiec, PL-41-200, Poland, mzaton@wnoz.us.edu.pl, (2) Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18A, Uppsala, 752 36, Sweden
 
AN UNUSUAL CERVICAL VERTEBRAL COLUMN IN A PLESIOSAUR FROM THE KIOWA SHALE DESCRIBED WITH A NOTE ON TAPHONOMY
Abstract ID#: 226343
COST, Ian N., Biology, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601, incost@mail.fhsu.edu
 
THE NAUTILUS DEATH CENOTE
Abstract ID#: 226427
MAPES, Royal, Dept of Geological Sciences, Ohio University, 316 Clippinger Laboratories, Athens, OH 45701, mapes@ohio.edu, LIGNIER, Vincent, Laboratoire PPME, Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, BP R4, Nouméa, 98851, New Caledonia, LANDMAN, Neil H., Division of Paleontology (Invertebrates), American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, HEMBREE, Daniel I., Department of Geological Sciences, Ohio University, 316 Clippinger Laboratories, Athens, OH 45701, GOIRAN, Claire, Biologie et Ecologie Marine LIVE, Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, BP R4, Noumea, 98851, New Caledonia, COCHRAN, Kirk, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000, FOLCHER, Eric, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, BP A5, Nouméa, 98848, New Caledonia, and BRUNET, P., AVENS, Ivry sur Seine, 94200, France
 
A FAREWELL TO ARMS: TESTING THE EFFECT OF SEAWATER CHEMISTRY ON ECHINODERM REGENERATION RATES USING BRITTLE STARS
Abstract ID#: 226595
COLE, Selina R.1, WRIGHT, David F.1, and THOMPSON, Jeffrey R.2, (1) School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, cole.678@osu.edu, (2) Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740
 
MORE THAN ONE WAY OF BEING A MOA: DIFFERENCES IN LEG BONE ROBUSTNESS MAP DIVERGENT EVOLUTIONARY TRAJECTORIES IN DINORNITHIDAE AND EMEIDAE (DINORNITHIFORMES)
Abstract ID#: 226789
BRASSEY, Charlotte A.1, HOLDAWAY, Richard N.2, PACKHAM, Abigail G.1, ANNE, Jennifer3, MANNING, Phillip L.3, and SELLERS, William I.1, (1) Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom, charlotte.brassey-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk, (2) School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8400, New Zealand, (3) School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
 
POSSIBLY UBIQUITOUS PRESERVATION OF MICROBES IN PERMIAN HALITE
Abstract ID#: 226880
ZAMBITO, James J. IV, Wisconsin Geological Survey, University of Wisconsin Extension, 3817 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705, jay.zambito@wgnhs.uwex.edu, BENISON, Kathleen C., Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6300, and CZAJA, Andrew D., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45220
 
INTERSEX SPECIMENS OF THE FOSSIL CRAB DAKOTICANCER OVERANUS FROM THE LATE CRETACEOUS PIERRE SHALE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, USA
Abstract ID#: 226890
JONES, AnnMarie R., Department of Geology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, ajone111@kent.edu, SCHWEITZER, Carrie E., Department of Geology, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720, and FELDMANN, Rodney M., Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242
 
GROWTH OF ATTACHED (ENCRUSTING) BENTHIC FORAMINIFERA IN THE FIRST YEAR OF SETTLEMENT, SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS
Abstract ID#: 227104
MARTIN, Leslie Drew, SHELLHOUSE, Kody Q., and LEWIS, Ronald D., Geology and Geography, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5305, lewisrd@auburn.edu
 
DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS OF THE SEROE DOMI FORMATION OF CURAÇAO
Abstract ID#: 227123
STEPP, Ashleigh M.1, FELDMANN, Rodney M.1, and PORTELL, Roger W.2, (1) Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, astepp4@kent.edu, (2) Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, 1659 Museum Road, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611
 
DEPOSITION OF A RICH MICROVERTEBRATE LOCALITY IN THE CRETACEOUS KAIPAROWITS FORMATION, GRAND STAIRCAISE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT (GSENM), UTAH, USA
Abstract ID#: 227140
CHRISTENSEN, Joe, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO 80205, joe.christensen107@gmail.com and SERTICH, Joe, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO 80205
 
FIVE DECADES OF COMPLEMENTARY VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY AND RADIO-ISOTOPIC GEOCHRONOLOGY RESEARCH IN MEXICO: RESULTS AND PERSPECTIVES
Abstract ID#: 227358
FERRUSQUÍA-VILLAFRANCA, Ismael and RUIZ-GONZÁLEZ, José, Instituto de Geologia, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO, CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA, México, 45100, Mexico, ismaelfv@unam.mx
 
CALCITIC JAWS OF AMMONOIDS AND NAUTILIDS: A NEW PROXY FOR RECONSTRUCTING HABITATS OF FOSSIL CEPHALOPODS
Abstract ID#: 227445
KRUTA, Isabelle, Invertebrate paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, ikruta@amnh.org, LANDMAN, Neil H., Division of Paleontology (Invertebrates), American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192, and COCHRAN, Kirk, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000
 
MICROWEAR ANALYSIS OF CRAB CLAWS; A FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGICAL APPROACH
Abstract ID#: 227511
SLOAD, Eric J.1, FELDMANN, Rodney M.1, and GREEN, Jeremy L.2, (1) Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, esload@kent.edu, (2) Geology, Kent State University at Tuscarawas, 330 University Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
 
SUBFOSSIL LEAVES REVEAL A NEW UPLAND HARDWOOD COMPONENT OF THE PRE-EUROPEAN PIEDMONT LANDSCAPE, LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Abstract ID#: 227554
ELLIOTT, Sara1, WILF, Peter1, MERRITTS, Dorothy J.2, and WALTER, Robert C.2, (1) Dept. of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, soe5036@psu.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
 
MIDDLE TO LATE TRIASSIC BRACHIOPOD FAUNA FROM THE AUGUSTA MOUNTAIN FORMATION, NEW PASS RANGE, WEST-CENTRAL NEVADA
Abstract ID#: 227563
BONUSO, Nicole, Geological Sciences, California State University, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850 and HERNANDEZ, Edween Leonel, Geological Sciences, California State University, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834, edween.hernandez@gmail.com
 
EMPIRICAL OBSERVATIONS OF FLUVIAL EGGSHELL TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION
Abstract ID#: 227736
EVANS, Thomas, Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, PO Box 173480, Bozeman, MT 59717, cavertevans@gmail.com
 
THE EFFECTS OF BONE SHAPE AND DENSITY ON FLUVIAL TRANSPORT
Abstract ID#: 227740
EVANS, Thomas, Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University, PO Box 173480, Bozeman, MT 59717, cavertevans@gmail.com
 
A UNIQUE OCCURRENCE OF ADIPOCERE ON THE LACUSTRINE SHORELINE, SALTON SEA CALIFORNIA
Abstract ID#: 227892
BETTS, Tomas A.1, HENESS, Elizabeth A.1, SEMIAN, Zachary A.1, MALENDA, Margariete2, SIMPSON, Edward L.3, and FRIEHAUF, Kurt2, (1) Department of Physical Science, Kutztown University, 425 Boehm, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530, (2) Dept. Physical Sciences, Kutztown University, Dept. Physical Sciences, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530, (3) Physical Sciences, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530, simpson@kutztown.edu
 
TRACE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF SHARK TEETH FROM THE PEACE RIVER FORMATION USING LA-ICP-MS
Abstract ID#: 227956
TAYLOR, David Walker Jr, Geology, University of South Florida, 3610 Jefferson Commons Dr, Bldg. 12 Apt. 202A, Tampa, FL 33613, walkert99@gmail.com
 
LASER-ABLATION MC-ICP-MS ANALYSIS OF ALASKAN EDMONTOSAURUS (LATE CRETACEOUS, PRINCE CREEK FORMATION) TO TEST ARCTIC DINOSAUR MIGRATION HYPOTHESES
Abstract ID#: 228359
MORI, Hirotsugu, Geology and Geophysics, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775, hmori@alaska.edu and DRUCKENMILLER, Patrick, University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK 99775
 
FINE-SCALE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF A TURRITELLA-RICH ASSEMBLAGE FROM THE JACKSON BLUFF FORMATION OF FLORIDA
Abstract ID#: 228442
WHORLEY, Theresa L.1, FALLON, Timothy J.1, HARRIES, Peter J.2, HERBERT, Gregory S.3, ANDRES, Brian3, and SLATTERY, Joshua S.3, (1) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, twhorley@mail.usf.edu, (2) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., NES107, Tampa, FL 33620, (3) Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620
 
DISSOLUTION OF ECHINOID OSSICLES IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: RESULTS FROM A LONG-TERM EXPERIMENTAL TAPHONOMIC STUDY
Abstract ID#: 228557
OJEDA, Marie1, DELINE, Bradley1, and PARSONS-HUBBARD, Karla2, (1) Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, mojeda1@my.westga.edu, (2) Geology Dept, Oberlin College, 52 W. Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074
 
PHOSPHATIZATION OF VERMIFORM FOSSILS FROM THE WINNESHIEK LAGERSTÄTTE, WINNESHIEK SHALE, NORTHEAST IOWA
Abstract ID#: 228677
HAWKINS, Andrew D., Geosciences, Virginia Polytechnical and State University, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24060, andrewdh@vt.edu, XIAO, Shuhai, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, LIU, Huaibao P., Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Geological and Water Survey, 109 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242, and BRIGGS, Derek E.G., Dept. of Geology and Geophysics & Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, 210 Whitney Avenue, P.O. Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520
 
VERTEBRATE BURROWS WITHIN PEDOGENICALLY MODIFIED DEPOSITS FROM THE LOWER PERMIAN (WOLFCAMPIAN) CEDAR MESA SANDSTONE OF SOUTHEASTERN UTAH, USA
Abstract ID#: 228931
DZENOWSKI, Nicole D., Department of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd. Room 120, Lawrence, KS 66045-7594, nicole.dzenowski@ku.edu, HASIOTIS, Stephen T., Department of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045-7613, and RASMUSSEN, Donald L., Paradox Basin Data, 1450 Kay Street, Longmont, CO 80501
 
USING SPIDER TAPHONOMY TO DECIPHER THE PALEOSALINITY OF THE CRATO FORMATION
Abstract ID#: 229010
DOWNEN, Matthew R., Department of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66044, mattdownen@ku.edu and SELDEN, Paul A., Paleontological Institute, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Lindley Hall, Rm 120, Lawrence, KS 66045
 
TAPHONOMY OF THE BLUE SPRINGS LOCALITY, COON CREEK FORMATION (LATE CRETACEOUS), MISSISSIPPI: PRESERVATION OF A DECAPOD LAGERSTATTEN
Abstract ID#: 229114
KORNECKI, Krystyna M., Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall Kent State University, 325 S. Lincoln St, Kent, OH 44242, kkorneck@kent.edu, FELDMANN, Rodney M., Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, and SCHWEITZER, Carrie E., Department of Geology, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720
 
ASSESSING FOSSIL BONE DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT FROM STRUCTURAL AND COMPOSITIONAL CHANGES
Abstract ID#: 229163
KEENAN, Sarah W. and ENGEL, Annette Summers, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1412 Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, skeenan1@utk.edu
 
MIOCENE VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: THE FOSSIL FORESTS OF LESVOS, GREECE
Abstract ID#: 229200
GASTALDO, Robert A.1, GEE, Carole2, SANDER, P. Martin3, GRIMPYLAKOS, Georgios4, ZOUROS, Nickolas4, and VALIAKOS, Ilias4, (1) Department of Geology, Colby College, 5807 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901, (2) Division of Paleontology, Steinmann Institute, Nußallee 8, Bonn, 53115, Germany, (3) Steinmann Institute for Paleontology, University of Bonn, Nussallee 8, Bonn, 53115, Germany, (4) Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Sigri, 81103, Greece, lesvospf@otenet.gr
 
THE VISUAL SYSTEM OF THE PTERYGOTID EURYPTERIDS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THEIR MODE OF LIFE
Abstract ID#: 229427
ANDERSON, Ross Peter, Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, Kline Geology Laboratory, 210 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520, ross.anderson@yale.edu, MCCOY, Victoria, Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, MCNAMARA, Maria E., Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ, United Kingdom, and BRIGGS, Derek E.G., Dept. of Geology and Geophysics & Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, 210 Whitney Avenue, P.O. Box 208109, New Haven, CT 06520
 
TRACKS, DUNG, BITE MARKS AND BURROWS: IMPRECISION IN TERMINOLOGY AND A PAUCITY OF ICHNOTAXONOMY HINDERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDY OF VERTEBRATE TRACE FOSSILS
Abstract ID#: 229846
HUNT, Adrian P., Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204, LUCAS, Spencer G., New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque, NM 87104, CANTRELL, Amanda, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375, acantr5@unm.edu, and SUAZO, Thomas, New Mexico Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque, NM 87104
 
A COMPREHENSIVE MORPHOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF VERTEBRATE COPROLITES AND RECENT FECES
Abstract ID#: 229950
HUNT, Adrian P., Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204, LUCAS, Spencer G., New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque, NM 87104, SUAZO, Thomas, New Mexico Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque, NM 87104, tsuazo@unm.edu, and CANTRELL, Amanda, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375
 
SPATIAL STRUCTURE AND BATHYMETRIC DISTRIBUTION OF CARIBBEAN BRACHIOPODS IN SAN BERNARDO, COLOMBIA: USING BRACHIOPODS AS A POTENTIAL PROXY OF PALEOBATHYMETRY
Abstract ID#: 230143
ROJAS, Alexis, Florida Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 117800, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, arojasb@flmnh.ufl.edu, PATARROYO, Pedro, Departamento de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, A. A. 14490, Colombia, and GRACIA, Adriana, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, Santa Marta, Colombia
 
EFFECT OF LITHIFICATION ON DRILLING PATTERN: AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH
Abstract ID#: 230371
CHATTOPADHYAY, Devapriya and BALA, Tanurjyoti, Department of Earth Sciences, IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, 741252, India, devapriya@iiserkol.ac.in
 
DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOGEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARY: PLIOCENE TO RECENT IN THE WESTERN ATLANTIC COASTAL PLAIN
Abstract ID#: 231115
CHRISTIE, Max, Geology, Pennsylvania State University, 434 Deike Building, University Park, PA 16802, mchristie09@gmail.com and PATZKOWSKY, Mark E., Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
 
ORGANIC MATRIX IN THE ECHINODERM SKELETON: PHYSICAL NATURE
Abstract ID#: 231118
CLARK, George R., Kansas State University, Department of Geology, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, grc@ksu.edu
 
TAXONOMY OF SUBFOSSIL MICROGASTROPODS FROM BEAR LAKE, UTAH-IDAHO BORDER
Abstract ID#: 231179
MATTIS, Jennifer L. and GOLDSMITH, David W., Department of Geology, Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, jlm0305@westminstercollege.edu
 
THE LATE PLEISTOCENE THERMAL ENCLAVE: NEW EVIDENCE FROM AN AMERICAN MASTODON SITE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, USA
Abstract ID#: 231539
BRUSSELL, Christine M.1, RICH, Frederick J.1, SMITH, Kathlyn M.1, and BROWN, K. Mace2, (1) Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, cb05211@georgiasouthern.edu, (2) Natural History Museum, College of Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424
 
EXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION AND DIVERSITY OF INSECTS FROM THE PALEOBURN LOCALITY OF THE EOCENE GREEN RIVER FORMATION OF COLORADO
Abstract ID#: 231573
WALKER, Lindsay J.1, DAHLBERG, Elisa1, ANDERSON, Evan P.2, LECKEY, Erin H.3, and SMITH, Dena M.4, (1) Museum and Field Studies, University of Colorado, 265 UCB, CU Museum of Natural History, Boulder, CO 80309-0265, Lindsay.J.Walker@colorado.edu, (2) Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, (3) Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, (4) CU Museum of Natural History, University of Colorado, 265 UCB, CU Museum - Paleontology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0265
 
FORAMINIFERAL BIOSTRATIGRAPHY AND PALEOECOLOGY OF THE MAASTRICHTIAN THROUGH DANIAN SEDIMENTS OF THE ZIARAT-KOLA SECTION, CENTRAL ALBORZ MOUNTAINS, IRAN
Abstract ID#: 231692
ASGHARIANROSTAMI, Masoud, Great Basin & Mojave Paleoenvironmental Consulting & Research, Reno, NV 89506-9128, masood.rostami@yahoo.com, BALMAKI, Behnaz, Great Basin & Mojave Paleoenvironmental Consulting & Research, Reno, NV, and WIGAND, Peter E., Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Bakersfield, CA 93311
 
PTERANODON PRESERVATION IN THE LATE CRETACEOUS NIOBRARA CHALK OF WESTERN KANSAS
Abstract ID#: 231699
SHACKELTON, Allison L., Department of Geology, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant St, De Pere, WI 54115, allison.shackelton@snc.edu and SCHMEISSER MCKEAN, Rebecca L., Department of Geology, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115
 
PALEOENVIRONMENTAL PREFERENCES AND DISTRIBUTION OF LATE CRETACEOUS TURTLES IN THE FRUITLAND AND KIRTLAND FORMATIONS SAN JUAN BASIN, NEW MEXICO
Abstract ID#: 231944
LICHTIG, Asher, EPS, Sul Ross State University, P.O. Box C-114, Alpine, TX 79832, alichtig@sulross.edu and LUCAS, Spencer G., New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque, NM 87104
 
INTEGRATION OF SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY AND TRILOBITE PALEOECOLOGICAL PATTERNS: AN EXAMPLE FROM THE UPPER ORDOVICIAN OF OKLAHOMA
Abstract ID#: 231951
CARLUCCI, Jesse R., Department of Geosciences, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, jesse.carlucci@mwsu.edu and WESTROP, Stephen R., Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and School of Geology & Geophysics, Univ of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072
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