Employing Macrofossils in Sedimentology

Explore the valuable role of macrofossils in sedimentological research through this comprehensive lecture. Learn how to interpret depositional settings, analyze fossil concentration processes, determine paleocurrents, and conduct diagenetic analysis using macrofossil evidence. Discover techniques for fossil hunting, understand deposition rates and abundance patterns across fluvial and aeolian environments, and delve into taphonomy and leaf margin analysis. Gain insights into leveraging various macrofossil types, including lamellibranchs and echinoids, to enhance sedimentological interpretations. Conclude with a discussion on practical applications, field courses, and an opportunity for questions to deepen your understanding of employing macrofossils in sedimentology.

Introduction
Overview
How to fossil hunt
Deposition rates
Abundance
Fluvial
Aeolian
Summary
Fossil Environment
Tauponomy
Paleocurrents
Leaf Margin Analysis
Macrofossils
Conclusion
Questions
Field Courses
Question