Quercy Phosphorites: The Ecosystem's Diversity of Southern France from the Eocene to the Miocene

Explore the rich paleontological history of the Quercy Phosphorites in this 32-minute lecture presented by Dr. Alfred Lemierre of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Discover one of Europe's most fossil-rich localities as Dr. Lemierre examines the remarkable diversity of creatures that inhabited southern France from the Eocene to the Miocene periods. Gain insights into this significant Cenozoic preservation site and its importance to our understanding of prehistoric European ecosystems. Note that a portion of the talk (0:11-7:03) was re-recorded due to a technical error in the original recording.

Syllabus

Dr. Alfred Lemierre discusses the Quercy Phosphorites in southwest France, one of the most fossil-rich localities preserving the Cenozoic of Europe. He also provides a unique look at the diversity of creatures that lived in southern France from the Eocene to the Miocene. Please note: a portion of this talk was re-recorded due to a recording error from 0:11 – 7:03.