Belemnite Paleoclimatology and Climate Change
Belemnite Paleoclimatology and Climate Change
Belemnites are extinct marine cephalopods that lived during the Mesozoic era. Their fossils provide valuable information about past climates and environmental conditions. By studying the oxygen isotopes in belemnite fossils, scientists can reconstruct ancient ocean temperatures and levels, helping to understand past climate change events.
Belemnites lived in different oceanic environments around the world, from shallow tropical seas to deeper, cooler waters. By analyzing the distribution of belemnite species and their isotopic compositions, researchers can infer details about ancient ocean circulation patterns and climate variability. This data can then be used to improve climate models and predict future climate trends.
