Silicofossil
Thyrsocyrtis sp., Radiolaria from the Equatorial Atlantic Ocean (Barbados), Eocene. Image by Claudio Stadler, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Chair: Savannah Worne (British Geological Survey)
Secretary: Martin Tetard
The Silicofossil Group emerged within TMS in the early 2000’s mainly by Diatom and Radiolarian specialists and has organized some successful biannual joint meetings with the Palynology Group of TMS.
The TMS Silicofossil Group is unique as it encompasses several taxonomic groups that share the physiological adaptation of using silica to synthesize skeletal forms. As such, silicabiomineralization is a common area of interest to the members of the Silicofossil Group, including factors controlling growth, morphology and preservation of siliceous microfossils. This encompasses diverse themes including physiology, taxonomy, evolution, genetics and ecology, and application-based topics related to biochemical engineering, palaeoceanography, palaeolimnology, biostratigraphy, palaeobiology, etc.; ranging from the molecular scale (genetics, physiology, etc.) to global scale (geochemical cycling, biodiversity, etc.) studies.
Our first Special Issue of the Newsletter, with the abstracts from the 2021 annual meeting Read more
Dear Paleoceanography community and friends, We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submission for ICP14 Read more
Our latest copy of the TMS newsletter is now available to download from the Newsletter Read more
The new edition of the TMS newsletter is now available to download from the Newsletter Read more
Diatoms are tiny, silica-shelled phytoplankton. Not only are they an important part of marine ecosystems Read more
2020 Calendar Following another successful year, our 2020 calendars are now sold out. Prices are Read more
The TMSoc are delighted to announce this year’s annual conference will be hosted by the British Geological Survey at Keyworth, close to Nottingham. Read more
Entries are now closed, thank you to everyone who submitted fantastic fossil images! 2018 will Read more
The 6th Silicofossil and Palynology Meeting has been postponed, we hope to see you in Read more
The Micropalaeontological Society is delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Micropalaeontology Image Competition! Read more
