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January 30, 2026Palaeoworld

Pennsylvanian (Bashkirian) microbial reefs from Guizhou Province, South China: Characteristics and insights into the middle Carboniferous microbial reef development

Guanming Lai Yong-Li Zhang Enpu Gong Ning Du Wen-Tao Huang Deng-Hui Chen Yu Li Depeng Li

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Microbial reefs displayed unique characteristics indicative of environmental conditions during the Bashkirian period.
Key findings highlight significant microbial diversity and complex sedimentary structures observed within the reefs.
Field observations and geological analysis provide insights into the paleoecology and reef development during the Carboniferous.
Understanding these ancient reefs may enhance knowledge of current reef ecosystems and their evolutionary trends.

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Assessment reveals characteristics of microbial reefs from the Bashkirian period in Guizhou Province, suggesting ecological insights.

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Lai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75e85c6e9836116a29340 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palwor.2026.201084

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