Re: discussions regarding taphonomy

[Christopher Whittle <cwhittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

They die, they fall in the water (or vice versa), they sink, they get 
covered up, then they get mooshed by more sediment.  Ask a specific question.

On Wed, 30 Aug 1995, David Kohls wrote:

> Hi Norm MacLeod--
> 
> As you are obviously an integral player in the PaleoNet group,  I am writing
> this note to you to solicit your advice.  I would like to see some
> discussion on PaleoNet regarding the taphonomy of compression fossil insects
> and flora as found in lacustrine material,  especially as represented in the
> fossil record of the Eocene lacustrine beds in Europe, Asia and the western
> interior of the United States.  I would post to the list myself but I feel
> that since I am an amateur collector of Eocene compression fossils, other
> list-members would not be eager to respond.   So, I wonder, do you have any
> advice for how a discussion about this topic might be  initiated?  Thank you
> for your time and consideration of this request. 
> 
> A bientot,
> 
> David 
> 
>