17 Paleontology (Posters)
CONODONTS OF THE BIGBY-CANNON FORMATION, CENTRAL TENNESSEE
Paper number: 17-5
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Authors
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Daniel R. YoheAustin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
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Brandon C. JacksonAustin Peay State Univ, Clarksville, TN
Abstract
Eighteen samples from a transect of the Bigby-Cannon Limestone located in Liberty Branch Creek, Gallitin, TN where examined for conodonts. All samples produced a moderate abundance of conodont elements with excellent preservation. A moderate diversity conodont fauna was recovered. The fauna is dominated by elements of Panderodus gracilis, additional taxa include Drepanoistodus suberectus, and Phragmodus spp..