Climatic influence on Liassic Pteridophyta, Mecsek
Informations
- Funding country
Hungary- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 2/1/2005
- End date
- 12/31/2008
- Budget
- 11,075 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thematic Programme | Grant | 2/1/2005 | 12/31/2008 | 11,075 EUR |
Abstract
Pteridophyta represent the last group that was not worked out so far from the Mecsek Mountains. This varied, rich group is well represented in the locality both in number of taxa and quantity of specimens. Since representants of this group often react sensitively for slight climatic/ enviromnental changes, they may be used as indicators of microclimatic fluctuations. Based on number of taxa and morphology of leaves, as well as variability of leaves in particular species, climate-plant relation can be studied. Statistical and taphonomical analysis help to reconstruct the fossilization circumstances and confirm the rule of pteridophytes in Liassic assemblage. Taking into cosideration their cooccurrence with other elements of vegetation (they were researched in last years), and compare data with other known European Lower Jurassic floras we can recreate ecology of Liassic subtropical delta-plain forest.