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Biostratigraphy of the Kazhdumi Formation (Albian), northeast of Shiraz, Zagros Basin (SW of Iran)

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The Kazhdumi Formation is one of the most significant rock units in the Bangestan Group in Zagros Basin. In this study, one section of the Kazhdumi Formation (Kuh-e-Rahmat) was selected for research. The section is extended approximately 89 m thick. The lower lithostratigraphic limit of the Kazhdumi Formation is marked by an oxidized zone, while the upper boundary is described as gradational type. The stratigraphic distribution of foraminifer taxa confirms two biozones in the studied section: Hemicyclammina sigali and Mesorbitolina subconcava in the Assemblage Zone and Mesorbitolina aperta in the range zone. Based on the investigated calcareous algae, Trinocladus tripolitanus, Range Zone is described. The identified calcareous algae are well distributed along Kazhdumi Formation. According to the received data of the established biozones, the age of the Kazhdumi Formation is Albian.

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Afghah, M., Shirazi, M.P.N. & Keshavarzi, M. Biostratigraphy of the Kazhdumi Formation (Albian), northeast of Shiraz, Zagros Basin (SW of Iran). Carbonates Evaporites 35, 103 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13146-020-00635-z

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