Pollen-dominated European palynological assemblages from the Permian of NW Turkey (Asia Minor) palaeogeographical context and microfloral affinities

Authors

  • Ellen STOLLE Institut fur Geographie und Geologie, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universitat Greifswald, 17487 Greifswald, Germany; *EP Research, 59320 Ennigerloh-Westkirchen

Keywords:

Permian, Turkey, Pontides, palynology, pollen

Abstract

Palynological assemblages from the Camdag area of NW Turkey are analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. All preparations logged from different palynomorph sampling sections show high ratios of pollen. Within the pollen fraction percentages of up to 71% for the bisaccate pollen Lueckisporites Potonie and Klaus 1954 are remarkable. This pattern is reminiscent of palynofloras described from the Upper Permian of Europe. This enables the study area to be shown in its palaeogeographic context, and constrains interpretation of microfloral affinities, palynostratigraphy, and depositional environment. The palaeoenvironmental model clearly indicates deposition within the hinterland, corroborating previous interpretations.

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Published

2011-09-13

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Short communication

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