Crustose coralline algae (CCA) are key producers of carbonate sediment on reefs today. Despite their importance in modern reef ecosystems, the long-term relationship CCA with development has not been quantitatively assessed fossil record. This study includes data from 128 Cenozoic coral collected Paleobiology Database, Paleoreefs as well original literature and assesses correlation abundance taxonomic diversity (both corals dwellers) framework reefs. Chi-squared tests show type is...

Abstract The response of shallow‐marine ecosystems to the Paleocene‐Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) is understudied, and analyses that do exist typically focus on larger benthic foraminifera coral‐algal reef mound evolution. Here we investigate dynamics marine assemblages across PETM in Kozina Čebulovica sections (Slovenia) Adriatic Carbonate Platform. Our results show significant ecological changes associated with a protracted recovery into Shallow Benthic Zone (SBZ) 6. compositional change...

We present a new formulation for assigning students to groups maximize the diversity within each group. compare its solution that of well-known linearized maximally diverse grouping problem. The minimizes similar student attributes group by penalizing deviations from target number with attribute apply model task University Michigan Engineering Global Leadership (EGL) Honors Program cultural families. EGL program implemented results minimal changes.

Abstract The hyperthermal events of the Cenozoic, including Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, provide an opportunity to investigate potential effects climate warming on marine ecosystems. Here, we examine shallow benthic communities preserved in late Cretaceous Eocene strata Gulf Coastal Plain (United States). In stark contrast ecological shifts following end-Cretaceous mass extinction, our data show that early Cenozoic hyperthermals did not have a long-term impact generic diversity nor...

Incorporating games in teaching can help students retain material and become innovative problem solvers through engagement enjoyment. Here we describe a new board game, "Taphonomy: Dead Fossilized," its use as an active learning tool (material available at doi: 10.18738/T8/NQV2CU). The educational objective is to teach the player about taphonomy fossilization, while gameplay preserve recover best fossil collection. Through competitive gameplay, learn how chemical, physical, environmental...

Shallow water coral reefs and deep sea communities are sensitive to current future environmental stresses, such as changes in surface temperatures (SST), salinity, carbonate chemistry, acidity. Over the last half-century, some reef have been disappearing at an alarming pace. This study focuses on Gulf of Mexico, where majority shallow reported be poor or fair condition. We analyze RCP8.5 ensemble Community Earth System Model v1.2 identify monthly-to-decadal trends mean Mexico SST. Secondly,...

Abstract Coral reefs are particularly sensitive to environmental disturbances, such as rapid shifts in temperature or carbonate saturation. Work on modern has suggested that some corals will fare better than others times of stress and their life history traits might correlate with species survival. These same can be applied fossil taxa assess whether correspond coral survival through past intervals similar future climate predictions. This study aims identify ecological selection (based...

The response of shallow-marine ecosystems to the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) is understudied, and analyses that do exist typically focus on larger benthic foraminifera coral-algal reef mound evolution. Here we investigate dynamics marine assemblages across PETM in Kozina Čebulovica sections (Slovenia) Adriatic Carbonate Platform. Our results show significant ecological changes associated with a protracted recovery into Shallow Benthic Zone (SBZ) 6. compositional change...

Although many have suggested the use of games to motivate active learning, studies that evaluate learning outcomes with high school students are scarce. Here, we present evaluation board game "Taphonomy: Dead and Fossilized" as an tool teach fossilization Earth systems thinking rising 12th grade learners in GeoFORCE Texas, a summertime outreach program Jackson School Geosciences, The University Texas at Austin. educational activity was evaluated two groups (n1 = 22, n2 27). During activity,...

The article presents the results of international research on use mobile technologies as a support in process educating students with special educational needs. A team researchers from five European countries conducted survey among teachers using tablets while working disabilities. Answers respondents reveal image educators who seek their own, without any systemic support, opportunities to strengthen pupils. indicate that organizational, methodical and financial solutions should be developed...

The article presents partial results of research conducted among forty eight teachers from four European countries, using tablets to work with students special educational needs (SENs). aim the was recognize scope application mobile technologies by and also their opinions on usefulness these as support in process education rehabilitation. Despite a small group respondents, method survey (questionnaire) used due ease obtaining precise translation questionnaire research. image emerging is that...