Empirical data set of terrestrial organic microfossil data from Permian–Triassic assemblages of the Bonneys Plain-1 core, Tasmania Basin, southeastern Australia.

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posted on 2025-05-06, 17:31 authored by Chris Mays, Marcos Amores, Anthony Mays

Parameters for both of the count methods discussed in this study (linear and FOVS) are provided, including embedded formulae where relevant. Descriptions of formulae and terms follow those outlined in the manuscript or in S1 Table. Blue column headers indicate input parameters; CI = confidence interval; CL = confidence level; FOV = field of view; reg. = registration (samples registered at the Swedish Museum of Natural History); s.d. = standard deviation; t.u. = time units. ^aIndicates values that are utilised when (i.e., when ).

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