Mediterranean Neocomian belemnites, part 5: Valanginian temporal distribution and zonation (and some lithological remarks)

• DOI: 10.2110/carnets.2021.2104
• Publication Date: 2021-02-24T14:56:59Z
• Authors: Nico M.M. Janssen
• Keywords: Ammonite

A zonation based on the temporal distribution of belemnites is presented for Valanginian and its boundaries. It calibrated ammonite controlled bed-by-bed correlated sections from pre-Vocontian Basin (southeast France). Three new are introduced herein that have previously not been investigated. All together, seven zones six subzones introduced. In addition, both within Vocontian area, as well outside (Bulgaria, Crimea, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Morocco, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland), differences regarding spatial Also, in two addenda, some remarks given lithological oddities.