Palynology of the Lower Wilcox Group - Applications in Biostratigraphy and Paleoenvironment

Explore a comprehensive presentation on the palynology of the Lower Wilcox Group, focusing on current research conducted by Ellington Geological Services and the STARR program at the Bureau of Economic Geology. Delve into the study of microscopic organic remains and their applications in biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and paleoclimate. Examine quantitative counts of palynomorphs from two wells in Karnes County, Texas, revealing biostratigraphic events indicative of a Selandian age. Discover insights into pollen and plant spore abundance, preservation, and diversity, as well as marine dinoflagellate cyst assemblages suggesting shallow marine depositional environments. Learn about the ongoing integration of palynological results with geochemical data and lithostratigraphic interpretations. Additionally, gain knowledge about related palynological research projects in the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern United States, including analyses of Chicxulub impact crater strata, deepwater Gulf of Mexico Wilcox Group strata, and Holocene paleoclimatic reconstructions using lacustrine pollen records.