Systematic biostratigraphy: A solution to problematic classification systems in biostratigraphy |
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Institution: | School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia |
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Abstract: | Systematic biostratigraphy is based on the exclusive use of monophyletic marker taxa. Non-monophyletic, or artificial, marker taxa have been shown to change biostratigraphic correlations, a situation that can be rectified by using systematics to ensure that marker taxa are monophyletic or natural. Both hypothetical and real examples demonstrate the validity of the methodology. The foraminiferal genera Praemurica and Parvularugoglobigerina are examples of non-monophyletic marker taxa. Cladistic results permit the reclassification of both genera, and a revision of foraminiferal biostratigraphy. Systematic biostratigraphy ensures the use of monophyletic marker taxa, preventing artificial classifications from hindering biostratigraphic correlations and producing more accurate, and stable, biostratigraphic zonations. |
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Keywords: | Aphyly Cladistic analysis Marker taxa Monophyly Biostratigraphy Taxa |
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