Naslov
Reefs and bioaccumulations in the Miocene deposits of the North Croatian Basin – Amazing diversity yet to be described

Autori
Sremac, Jasenka ; Bošnjak Makovec, Marija ; Vrsaljko, Davor ; Karaica, Bojan ; Tripalo, Kristina ; Fio Firi, Karmen ; Majstorović Bušić, Ana ; Marjanac, Tihomir

Izvornik
Rudarsko-geološko-naftni zbornik (0353-4529) 31 (2016), 1; 19-29

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Biogene buildups ; Badenian ; Central Paratethys

Sažetak
During the early stages of the Middle Miocene transgression marine biota invaded the newly formed Paratethys Sea. Reefs and reef-like structures particularly flourished with life, supported by the favourable climate conditions. Miocene biogene buildups show variety of fossil assemblages and lithologic features. The main reef-builders were bryozoans, coralline algae, corals, oysters, vermetids, sponges and serpulids. Water turbidity and depth were major ecological factors controlling the reef biota. Lithofacies types show significant similarity with the Upper Langhian (Middle Badenian) of the Leitha Mountains in Austria, but can also be well compared with Miocene to recent reef structures in the Mediterranean. The Miocene reef-like buildups exhibit different porosity rates and other lithological characteristics.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija

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