Western Australian Permian marine faunas include species from the superfamily Orthotetacea. At least 23 species across four genera are described, many with restricted ranges useful for stratigraphical correlation. The data is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
Use Cases
- Stratigraphical correlation based on species with restricted ranges mentioned in the description
- Taxonomic study of Permian brachiopod genera (Streptorhynchus, Kiangsiella, Derbyia, PermoTthotetes)
- Biogeographic analysis of Orthotetacea distribution in Western Australia
- Comparative analysis with Orthotetacea records from Eastern Australia and the Northern Territory
Strengths
- Describes at least 23 species across four genera
- Based on extensive field work by Bureau of Mineral Resources and University of Western Australia geologists
- Species are noted as useful for stratigraphical correlation
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Data files are PDF/HTML formats, which may require text extraction for structured analysis
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Field collections and taxonomic description by geologists and researchers
- Time Range
- Permian period (Upper Palaeozoic)
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-05 01:36:30.318494; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Western Australia, Fitzroy Basin, Carnarvon Basin, Bonaparte Gulf Basin