SVIBOR - Project code: 1-09-234

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Project code: 1-09-234


Fossil Calcareous Algae (Dasycladaceae) of Mesozoic


Main researcher: SOKAČ, BRANKO (43950)


Assistants
Type of research: basic
Duration from: 04/30/91. to 04/30/94.
Papers on project (total): 5
Institution name: Institut za geološka istraživanja, Zagreb (181)
Department/Institute: Department of Geology
Address: Sachsova 2
City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia
Communication
Phone: 385 (0) 518 300
Fax: 385 (0) 519 158
Summary: The project represents a continuation of systematic detailed investigation of green calcareous algae which are very common in shallow-water Mesozoic carbonate formations of the Dinarides.During four years realization are comprised to separate already known or newly detected Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous taxons. The new taxons are described in details and illustrated by photos with typical sections. Stratigraphic position of new taxons was controlled by associated fossil content and the analysis of stratigraphic span of already described taxons from the broader Mediterranean realm is in progress. The taxon correlation presented by different authors and their subsequent determination seek for voluminous additions and revisions.

Keywords: Calcareous algae (Dasycladaceae), Mesozoic, Paleontology, Stratigraphy, Croatia

Research goals: The main task of the proposed project is the study of fossil Dasycladaceae which is a specialistic investigation limited only on the forms present in the span of the Mesozoic. Generally, the appearance of calcareous algae is restricted to carbonate sediments in which they represent a significant constituent of the total fossil content. The main aim implies the investigation of the green calcareous algae (Dasycladaceae) in terms of their stratigraphic significance, the registration of already known forms in the span of the Mesozoic of the Dinaride carbonate platform and the description of the new taxons. Consequently, the basic contribution is in the innovation of exact escort of the spans of separate forms (species and genera) with the consequence of their stratigraphic valuation. In fact, in the systematics and evolution and, finally, to paleontological innovations which will be reflected in the restoration of new taxons. The realization of the project enables the continuity in the investigation of green calcareous algae, the existance and development of which is traditionally present in the geology of Croatia. The results existing up to now are of high quality and represent a significant contribution in the investigation of this fossil group, particularly in the wider Mediterranean realm.

COOPERATION - PROJECTS


  1. Name of project: PETRALGA (PErmian & TRiassic ALGAe)
    Name of institution: TOTAL - Exploration Production
    City: Pariz, Francuska

COOPERATION - INSTITUTIONS


  1. Name of institution: Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Geološko-paleontološki zavod
    Type of institution: University/Faculty
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia

  2. Name of institution: Rudarsko-geološko-naftni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zavod za geologiju
    Type of institution: University/Faculty
    Type of cooperation: Systematic exchange of information
    City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia
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