Rare earth element geochemistry of Middle Devonian reefal limestones of the Dianqiangui Basin, South China: implications for nutrient sources and expansion of the reef ecosystem
The Givetian Age witnessed the greatest expansion of stromatoporoid-coral reefs from low to higher latitudes of the Phanerozoic. Multi-proxy seawater surface temperature reconstruction suggests the establishment of a super-greenhouse climate as a major reason for reef expansion, yet many questions r...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/13663.pdf |