This research will examine the global extinction of the Inoceramidae. The work will focus on the stratigraphic distribution of both clam fragments in deep sea cores and body fossils from land based sections. In addition, sedimentological observations will be used to try to constrain possible forcing mechanisms for the extinction. The major pulse of the Inoceramidae extinction seems to have occurred at least two million years prior to the K/T boundary event. This work, thus, should provide information regarding ecological conditions prior to an event which resulted in the extinction of over 50% of all species on earth.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9205555
Program Officer
John A. Maccini
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-06-15
Budget End
1994-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$109,494
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Washington
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195