Intertidal stromatolites in a fringing Holocene reef complex, Bahamas

Research Article| January 01, 1991 Intertidal stromatolites in a fringing Holocene reef complex, Bahamas R. Pamela Reid; R. Pamela Reid 1University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Kathleen M. Browne Kathleen M. Browne 1University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1991) 19 (1): 15–18. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1991)019<0015:ISIAFH>2.3.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation R. Pamela Reid, Kathleen M. Browne; Intertidal stromatolites in a fringing Holocene reef complex, Bahamas. Geology 1991;; 19 (1): 15–18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1991)019<0015:ISIAFH>2.3.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Intertidal stromatolites are major components of a fringing Holocene reef complex at Stocking Island, Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Trapping and binding of fine-grained carbonate sand by microorganisms, primarily filamentous cyanobacteria and diatoms, and differential lithification of sediment have produced layered structures with up to 0.5 m of relief. Formation of these stromatolites in an environment of normal marine salinity is attributed to reduced competition from crustose red algae, availability of a stable substrate, and rapid cementation. Destruction of lamination in Stocking Island stromatolites by molluscs, sponges, and worms suggests that boring invertebrates play a key role in stromatolite preservation. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.