RT Journal Article
T1 Giant trilobites and Other Middle Ordovician Invertebrate Fossils from the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal
A1 Sá, Artur A.
A1 Pereira, Sofia
A1 Rábano, Isabel
A1 Gutiérrez Marco, Juan Carlos
AB The giant Ordovician trilobites from the Canelas quarry constitute the most iconic sign of identity of the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark at an international level. Palaeontological studies determined the importance of this fossil locality for studying aspects of the social behavior of these marine arthropods and their interactions with other represented invertebrate fossil groups. Although part of the famous ‘gigantism’ of the fossils represented in the slate quarry is due to tectonic expansion, which is responsible for one-third of the outstanding size of the fossils, there is no doubt that this locality, sometimes considered as a fossil lagerstätte, has a great scientific interest and represents a unique international reference among the geological heritage of Portugal. The construction of an on-site museum and the establishment of a geotrail around the quarry have turned this geosite into an example of cooperation between extractive industry, education, science and sustainable development. The formal partnership established with the AGA – Arouca Geopark Association reinforces the projection of this geosite, allowing its disclosure in exhibitions and educational programs, as well as the collaboration with the scientific community.
PB Isfahan Islamic Azad University
SN 2588-7343
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/6734
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/6734
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 11 abr 2025