Abstract:The carbonate sediments of the Polish part of Tethys shelf contain Crescentiella-microbial-cement facies. The facies is associated with Middle Oxfordian-Lower Kimmeridgian microbial-grain dominated reefs, microbial-sponge dual hybride reefs, and less frequently sponge/coral-microbial-abiotic triple hybride reefs. The Crescentiella (incertae sedis) and microbialites form numerous cluster bioconstructions with stromatactis-like cavities in which rapid lithification was supported by early marine cementation. Howe… Show more
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