Special Papers in Palaeontology, Brachiopods from the Dashaba Formation (Middle Ordovician) of Sichuan Province, south-west China

Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal. Two issues are published each year and feature high standard illustrations.

• Studies the Middle Ordovician Dashaba Formation in southern Sichuan Province, China.
• Investigates the 50m-thick succession of calcareous and silty mudstones with calcareous nodules and limestone lenses which contains rich, diverse, brachiopod fauna.
• Brings together researchers, geologists and enthusiasts who continue to find material of significance.
• Includes 16 plates, 2 tables and 17 text-figures.

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Geological and Stratigraphical Setting.

3. Systematic Palaeontology.

4. Brachiopod Taphonomy and Palaeoecology.

Acknowledgements.

References.

Appendix.

Ren-Bin Zhan and Jisuo Jin are both members of The Palaeontological Association. Special Papers in Palaeontology, published by The Palaeontological Association, is a series of substantial separate works conforming to the style of the Palaeontology journal. Two issues are published each year and feature high standard illustrations.