Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs: from Palaeoenvironmental Reconstructions to Biostratigraphy
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This long-awaited book about non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) aims to cover gaps in our knowledge of these abundant but understudied palynological remains. NPPs, such as fungal spores, testate amoebae, dinoflagellate cysts, acritarchs and animal remains, are routinely recovered from palynological preparations of marine or terrestrial material, from Proterozoic to recent geological times. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overview of the different types of NPPs, with examples from diverse time periods and environments. It provides guidance on sample preparation to maximize the recovery of these NPPs, detailed information on their diversity and ecological affinity, clarification on the nomenclature and demonstrates their value as environmental indicators. This volume will become the reference guide for any student, academic or practitioner interested in everything else in their palynological preparations.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Why a new volume on non-pollen palynomorphs?Author(s)Jennifer M. K. O'Keefe;Jennifer M. K. O'KeefeDepartment of Physics, Earth Science, and Space Systems Engineering, Morehead State University,Morehead, Kentucky,USA
Correspondence: j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu
Search for other works by this author on:Fabienne Marret;Fabienne MarretDepartment of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Peter Osterloff;Peter OsterloffShell International Exploration and Production, London SE1 7NA,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew J. Pound;Matthew J. PoundDepartment of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Lyudmila ShumilovskikhLyudmila ShumilovskikhDepartment of Palynology and Climate Dynamics, Georg-August-University Göttingen,GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Background and context
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An overview of the taxonomic groups of non-pollen palynomorphsAuthor(s)Lyudmila Shumilovskikh;Lyudmila ShumilovskikhDepartment of Palynology and Climate Dynamics, Georg-August-University Göttingen, Göttingen,GermanyResearch Laboratory ‘Herbarium’, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk,Russia
Correspondence: shumilovskikh@gmail.com
Search for other works by this author on:Jennifer M. K. O'Keefe;Jennifer M. K. O'KeefeDepartment of Physics, Earth Science, and Space Systems Engineering, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY,USASearch for other works by this author on:Fabienne MarretFabienne MarretDepartment of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Science, University of Liverpool,UKSearch for other works by this author on: -
An overview of techniques applied to the extraction of non-pollen palynomorphs, their known taphonomic issues and recommendations to maximize recoveryAuthor(s)Matthew J. Pound;Matthew J. PoundDepartment of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Northumbria University,Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
Correspondence: matthew.pound@northumbria.ac.uk
Search for other works by this author on:Jennifer M. K. O'Keefe;Jennifer M. K. O'KeefeDepartment of Physics, Earth Science, and Space Systems Engineering, Morehead State University,Morehead, Kentucky,USASearch for other works by this author on:Fabienne MarretFabienne MarretDepartment of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool,Liverpool,UKSearch for other works by this author on: -
Nomenclature: how do we designate NPP taxa?Author(s)Jennifer M. K. O'Keefe;Jennifer M. K. O'KeefeDepartment of Physics, Earth Science, and Space Systems Engineering, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351,USA
Correspondence: j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu
Search for other works by this author on:Noelia B. Nuñez Otaño;Noelia B. Nuñez OtañoLaboratorio de Geología de Llanuras (CICyTTP-Prov. ER-UADER-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Entre Ríos, Sede Diamante,ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:M. Virginia BianchinottiM. Virginia BianchinottiCERZOS-UNS, CONICET-CCT Bahía Blanca,Camino La Carrindanga km 7, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aries, B8000FWB,ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The major groups of NPPs
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Palaeomycology: a modern mycological view of fungal palynomorphsAuthor(s)Noelia B. Nuñez Otaño;Noelia B. Nuñez OtañoLaboratorio de Geología de Llanuras (CICyTTP-Prov.ER-UADER-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Entre Ríos, Sede Diamante,Argentina
Correspondence: noeliabnunez@gmail.com
Search for other works by this author on:M. Virginia Bianchinotti;M. Virginia BianchinottiCERZOS-UNS, CONICET-CCT Bahía Blanca,Camino La Carrindanga km 7, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aries, B8000FWB,ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:Mario C. N. SaparratMario C. N. SaparratInstituto de Fisiología Vegetal (INFIVE), Universidad Nacional de La Plata-CCT-La Plata-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET),Diag. 113 y 61, CC 327, 1900, La Plata,ArgentinaInstituto de Botánica Spegazzini, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad Nacional de La Plata,53 # 477, 1900, La Plata,ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on: -
Non-pollen palynomorphs in freshwater sediments and their palaeolimnological potential and selected applicationsAuthor(s)Francine M. G. McCarthy;Francine M. G. McCarthyDepartment of Earth Sciences, Brock University,1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1,CanadaPresent address:SLC,Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2R3,CanadaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Brock University,1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1,Canada
Correspondence: fmccarthy@brocku.ca
Search for other works by this author on:Paul M. Pilkington;Paul M. PilkingtonDepartment of Earth Sciences, Brock University,1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1,CanadaPresent address:SLC,Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2R3,CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Olena Volik;Olena VolikDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo,200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1,CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Autumn Heyde;Autumn HeydeDepartment of Biological Sciences, Brock University,1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1,CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Scott L. CockerScott L. CockerDepartment of Earth Sciences, Brock University,1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1,CanadaPresent address:SLC,Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2R3,CanadaSearch for other works by this author on: -
Testate amoebae as non-pollen palynomorphs in pollen slides: usefulness and application in palaeoenvironmental reconstructionAuthor(s)L. O. Andrews;L. O. AndrewsDepartment of Environment and Geography, University of York,290 Wentworth Way, Heslington, York YO10 5NG,UK
Correspondence: loa504@york.ac.uk
Search for other works by this author on:R. J. Payne;R. J. PayneDepartment of Environment and Geography, University of York,290 Wentworth Way, Heslington, York YO10 5NG,UKSearch for other works by this author on:G. T. SwindlesG. T. SwindlesUniversity of Leeds, School of Geography,Seminary St, Leeds LS2 9JT,UKSearch for other works by this author on: -
Marine dinocysts, acritarchs and less well-known NPP: tintinnids, ostracod and foraminiferal linings, copepod and worm remainsAuthor(s)P. J. Mudie;P. J. MudieGeological Survey of Canada Atlantic,1 Challenger Drive, Dartmouth, NS,CanadaB2Y 4A2
Correspondence: mudiep@ns.sympatico.ca
Search for other works by this author on:F. Marret;F. MarretSchool of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool,Roxby Building, Liverpool L69 7ZT,UKSearch for other works by this author on:P. R. Gurdebeke;P. R. GurdebekeDepartment of Geology, Ghent University, Ghent,BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:J. D. Hartman;J. D. HartmanMarine Palynology and Paleoceanography, Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.115, 3508 TC Utrecht,the NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:P. C. ReidP. C. ReidMarine Biological Association,Citadel Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PB,UKand School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth,Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Application of NPPs to a variety of problems
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Detecting human impacts: non-pollen palynomorphs as proxies for human impact on the environmentAuthor(s)Emilie Gauthier;Emilie Gauthier
Correspondence: emilie.gauthier@univ-fcomte.fr
Search for other works by this author on:Isabelle Jouffroy-BapicotIsabelle Jouffroy-BapicotSearch for other works by this author on: -
Coprophilous fungal spores: non-pollen palynomorphs for the study of past megaherbivoresAuthor(s)Eline N. van Asperen;Eline N. van AsperenSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University,UK
Correspondence: envanasperen@palaeo.eu
Search for other works by this author on:Angelina Perrotti;Angelina PerrottiDepartment of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI,USADepartment of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI,USASearch for other works by this author on:Ambroise BakerAmbroise BakerSchool of Health and Life Science, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3BX,UKNational Horizons Centre, Teesside University, Darlington DL1 1HG,UKSearch for other works by this author on: -
Stratigraphic and sedimentological aspects of the worldwide distribution of Apectodinium in Paleocene/Eocene Thermal Maximum depositsAuthor(s)Christopher N. DenisonChristopher N. DenisonSearch for other works by this author on:
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Early land plant phytodebrisAuthor(s)Charles H. Wellman;Charles H. WellmanDepartment of Animal & Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield,Alfred Denny Building, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN,UK
Correspondence: c.wellman@sheffield.ac.uk
Search for other works by this author on:Alexander C. BallAlexander C. BallDepartment of Animal & Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield,Alfred Denny Building, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN,UKDepartment of Earth Sciences,Natural History Museum (London), South Kensington, London SW7 5BD,UKSearch for other works by this author on: -
Non-pollen palynomorphs in deep time: unravelling the evolution of early eukaryotesAuthor(s)Heda Agić;Heda AgićDepartment of Earth Science, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA,USA
Correspondence: hagic@geol.ucsb.edu
Search for other works by this author on:Phoebe A. CohenPhoebe A. CohenDepartment of Geosciences, Williams College, Williamstown, MA,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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