W7. Palaeobiology, palaeoecology and stratigraphy of graptolites
Organiser: Jan Zalasiewicz
Sponsor: BigG
Organiser: Jan Zalasiewicz
Sponsor: BigG
Graptolites have long been a prime biostratigraphic tool for subdivision and correlation of Early Palaeozoic strata. As examples of highly integrated and organized colonial zooplankton, too, their affinities and enigmatic biology have long been discussed. More recently, they have been used as proxies of ocean state and palaeoclimate. This workshop will focus on recent developments in graptolite research, with updates on both traditional research aspects and novel geological uses and interpretations.