Macrofossil evidence for a rapid and severe Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction in Antarctica
Debate surrounds the causes, timing, and effects of the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction, 66 Ma. Here, using new collections of marine macrofossils from Seymour Island, Antarctica, the authors show that the extinction was both rapid and severe in the high southern latitudes, contrary to previous...
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Nature Portfolio
2016
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/d9ecc85607124c3090346aaa2b2b1a1c |
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| Sumario: | Debate surrounds the causes, timing, and effects of the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction, 66 Ma. Here, using new collections of marine macrofossils from Seymour Island, Antarctica, the authors show that the extinction was both rapid and severe in the high southern latitudes, contrary to previous studies. |
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