Palynostratigraphy of the Zechstein in the North Sudetic Trough

Abstract

Four spore-pollen assemblages representing the Lueckisporites virkkiae palynological zone were distinguished within the evaporitic deposits of the Zechstein in the North Sudetic Trough. It was the first attempt to apply biostratigraphy in a series which has been distinguished so far only according to lithological criteria. All the assemblages are strongly dominated by xerophytic elements.