Atlas of Trace Fossils in Well Core

Appearance, Taxonomy and Interpretation
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-319-84251-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 209 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 6323 g

This book provides readers with a well-balanced blend of high-quality photographs, figures and accompanying texts on the identification of trace fossils, both in core and in outcrop. Ichnological data has become increasingly important in sedimentological and paleoenvironmental interpretations, not only in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons but also in the characterization of aquifers and in scientific drilling.
Following an introduction to the study of trace fossils in core and an outline of ichnological basics, principles and concepts, the book provides detailed descriptions and interpretations of 39 trace fossils (ichnogenera) and associated features (such as bioturbate texture, plant roots and their traces, borings and pseudo-trace fossils) commonly encountered in well cores and in outcrop. The trace fossils are highlighted by their expression in well cores and illustrated with carefully prepared, eye-catching core photographs. This unique information is complemented by examples of trace fossils in outcrop, as well as relevant key figures from the literature.
Each description is presented in a consistent manner, stating the ichnogenus name and author in the title, followed by sections on the morphology and size, ichnotaxonomy, substrate, appearance in core, similar trace fossils, producers, ethology, depositional environment, ichnofacies, age, and reservoir quality. An extensive list of references per chapter for further reading rounds out the book, which is based on the author’s continuous work with trace fossils in core over the past two decades.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Knaust, Dirk

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Technologien für Fossile Energieträger
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Bodenkunde, Sedimentologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Paläontologie, Taphonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Ichnological Basics, Principles and Concepts2.1. Terminology and Definitions2.2. Some Principles3. Applications of Trace Fossil Analysis3.1. Facies Interpretation3.2. Stratigraphy3.3. Reservoir Quality4. Methodology in Ichnological Core Logging4.1. Identification of Bounding Surfaces and Quantification of Bioturbation4.2. Identification and Documentation of Key Trace Fossils4.3. Analysis of Burrow Size and Tiering Patterns, Supplementary Trace Fossils4.4. Quantification of Ichnodiversity and Ichnoabundance4.5. Special and Advanced Techniques and Methods4.6. Neoichnological Approach, Literature Review, Analog Studies5. Selected Trace Fossils and Associated Features in Core and Outcrop5.1. Classification of Burrows5.2. Arenicolites Salter, 18575.3. Artichnus Zhang et al., 20085.4. Asterosoma von Otto, 18545.5. Bergaueria Prantl, 19465.6. Bornichnus Bromley and Uchman, 20035.7. Camborygma Hasiotis and Mitchell, 19935.8. Chondrites von Sternberg, 18335.9. Conichnus Männil, 19665.10. Cylindrichnus Toots in Howard, 19665.11. Diplocraterion Torell, 18705.12. Hillichnus Bromley et al., 20035.13. Lingulichnus Hakes, 19765.14. Macaronichnus Clifton and Thompson, 19785.15. Nereites MacLeay in Murchison, 18395.16. Ophiomorpha Lundgren, 18915.17. Palaeophycus Hall, 18475.18. Paradictyodora Olivero et al., 20045.19. Parahaentzschelinia Chamberlain, 19715.20. Phoebichnus Bromley and Asgaard, 19725.21. Phycosiphon Fischer-Ooster, 18585.22. Planolites Nicholson, 18735.23. Rhizocorallium Zenker, 18365.24. Rosselia Dahmer, 19375.25. Schaubcylindrichnus Frey and Howard, 19815.26. Scolicia de Quatrefages, 18495.27. Scoyenia White, 19295.28. Siphonichnus Stanistreet et al., 19805.29. Skolithos Haldeman, 18405.30. Taenidium Heer, 18775.31. Teichichnus Seilacher, 19555.32. Thalassinoides Ehrenberg, 19445.33. Tisoa de Serres, 18405.34. Trichichnus Frey, 19705.35. Virgaichnus Knaust, 20105.36. Zoophycos Massalongo, 18555.37. Bioturbate Texture5.38. Plant Roots and Their Traces5.39. Borings5.40. Pseudo-trace FossilsReferencesIndex

Über Autor(innen)

Dirk Knaust is a specialist in Sedimentology in Statoil’s Research Department (Exploration) in Stavanger, Norway. After working as a Geologist in an underground mine and graduating in Germany with a PhD in Geology (Carbonate Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Paleontology in the Triassic), in 1997 he followed an offer from the Norwegian oil and gas industry working in Exploration and Field Development. Since then he has been frequently exposed to a vast amount of well core for investigation. The author has studied various aspects of trace fossils and ichnology, which is documented in about 60 publications in scientific journals and edited volumes. He is Co-Editor of the book Trace Fossils as Indicators of Sedimentary Environments (Elsevier) and Associate Editor of the journal Ichnos, amongst others. Dirk is Leading Author of a revised version of the Trace Fossils volume to be published in the Treatise of Invertebrate Paleontology.