Lower Cretaceous Strata and Fossils of the Mt. Young Sheet Area

The Mesozoic strata of Mt. Young 1:250 000 sheet area dataset originates from the Australian Ocean Data Network. It contains field observations and fossil collections from Lower Cretaceous strata examined during 1960 and 1961. Macrofossil marine assemblages contain over 40 species, most of them new.

Use Cases

• Stratigraphic analysis based on lithology sequences described in the record.
• Paleontological species identification based on the collection of over 40 macrofossil species.
• Geological dating of strata based on identified fossil assemblages.
• Studying Cretaceous plant remains based on the mentioned plant fossils.

Strengths

• Field observations were conducted over two dedicated seasons (1960 and 1961).
• Macrofossil marine assemblages contain over 40 species, most of them new.
• The dataset provides material for dating strata based on identified fossils.

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 temporal bias inherent to the 1960-1961 collection period.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Field observations, fossil collections, and subsequent identification during 1960 and 1961.

Time Range

1960-1961 (fieldwork period). Data covers Lower Cretaceous strata.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-05 04:38:41.244226; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mt. Young 1:250,000 sheet area.