Vertebrate Faunal Assemblages of the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway of Manitoba, Canada

Vertebrate Faunal Assemblages of the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway of Manitoba, Canada

Explore the fascinating world of Late Cretaceous Manitoba in this 59-minute lecture presented by Aaron Kilmury from the University of Manitoba. Delve into the diverse vertebrate fauna that once inhabited the Western Interior Seaway, focusing on the often-overlooked microvertebrate assemblages. Learn about Kilmury's masters thesis, which re-examines the vertebrate community zonation hypothesis after a 30-year gap in research. Discover how comparing Manitoba's fossil record with other North American locations reveals a significant size bias favoring large-bodied vertebrates. Gain insights into the importance of studying microvertebrate assemblages to counteract this bias and uncover new, significant discoveries in paleontology.