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The matrix consists of micrite , which indicates a sheltered environment .
Although articulated Perna perna would also suggest a sheltered environment ,
much fragmented shell debris is indicative of periods of higher energy marine
conditions .
The matrix consists of micrite , which indicates a sheltered environment .
Although articulated Perna perna would also suggest a sheltered environment ,
much fragmented shell debris is indicative of periods of higher energy marine
conditions .
Page 100
8 , Table 2 ) consists almost entirely of ostracodes , and the dominant species are
Aurila dayii ( 27 % ) , Loxoconcha peterseni ( 16 % ) , and Xestoleberis capensis
( 56 % ) . They confirm a shallow estuarine - type environment . Loxoconcha ...
8 , Table 2 ) consists almost entirely of ostracodes , and the dominant species are
Aurila dayii ( 27 % ) , Loxoconcha peterseni ( 16 % ) , and Xestoleberis capensis
( 56 % ) . They confirm a shallow estuarine - type environment . Loxoconcha ...
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It includes marine limestone with conglomerate and coquina horizons , and beds
consisting mainly of whole shells . The major part of the formation consists of
dune sand and ' shell grit and locally grades into pure shell - beds ; it has been ...
It includes marine limestone with conglomerate and coquina horizons , and beds
consisting mainly of whole shells . The major part of the formation consists of
dune sand and ' shell grit and locally grades into pure shell - beds ; it has been ...
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| Title | Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 69 Annals of the South African Museum, South African Museum |
| Contributor | South African Museum |
| Publisher | The Museum,., 1976 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 21 Apr 2010 |
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