Planktic and benthic foraminifera were studied in thin sections from dredge samples at two sites on the Marion Plateau, offshore Queensland, Australia. The dataset likely contains biostratigraphic age determinations and faunal assemblage data from carbonate platforms spanning the Early Miocene to Pleistocene. The data was aggregated by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in April 2026.
Use Cases
- Reconstructing paleoenvironmental conditions based on shallow-water faunal assemblages mentioned in the description
- Analyzing carbonate platform subsidence history based on age ranges from cavity-fill and boring sediments
- Studying biostratigraphic zonation (e.g., Zones N.18, N.22) based on foraminiferal faunas
- Investigating periods of subaerial exposure and flooding events based on faunal evidence and sediment infills
Strengths
- Data covers a long temporal range from Early Miocene to Pleistocene
- Samples from distinct northern and southern sites provide comparative insights
- Description includes specific biostratigraphic zones (N.18, N.22) and water depth estimates (<50 m)
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific dredge sites
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Study of foraminifera in thin section from dredge samples
- Time Range
- Miocene to Pleistocene
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 14:15:11.018889; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Marion Plateau, offshore Queensland, Australia