KGS Cyclic Sedimentation Original published in D.F. Merriam, ed., 1964, Symposium on cyclic sedimentation: Kansas Geological Survey, Bulletin 169, pp. 171-181
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Figure 4--Sappington fauna. Illustrations 1-12, 14-17 are from the algae-sponge biostrome unit E. 1-12, Arenaceous Foraminifera from HCl residues of oncolites, Antelope Valley Locality no. 7; 1, 2, and 4, ammodiscids, 3, tolypamminid, 5-11, hyperamminids, 12, reophacid. 13, 19, and 20, Bifungites fezzanensis Desio, burrow of wormlike organism. Note circular tubular burrow fillings normal to bedding on barbs of arrows and also on ripple-marked bedding surface. 20, Association of burrows and sole markings on bottom of bed. 14 and 15, Spongiostromatid algal nodules. 14, Exterior of single nodule from the Bridger Mountains. 15, Natural weathered cross section showing brachiopod nucleus and wavy concentric growth layers, Antelope Valley Locality no. 7. 16 and 17, Calcareous sponge and cross section showing canal structure through wall, Milligan Creek Locality no. 1. 18, Scalarituba from the Beaver Creek Locality no. 11. Scale for figures 1-12 X 35, all others X 2/3. [Note: this image enlarged to show detail over the web, so scales listed in caption are not correct.]

Black and white photo of Sappington fauna

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