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Deep-sea ostracods from the South Atlantic sector of the Southern ocean during the Last 370,000 years

January 1, 2009

We report changes of deep-sea ostracod fauna during the last 370,000 yr from the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Hole 704A in the South Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean. The results show that faunal changes are coincident with glacial/interglacial-scale deep-water circulation changes, even though our dataset is relatively small and the waters are barren of ostracods until mid-MIS (Marine Isotope Stage) 5. Krithe and Poseidonamicus were dominant during the Holocene interglacial period and the latter part of MIS 5, when this site was under the influence of North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW). Conversely, Henryhowella and Legitimocythere were dominant during glacial periods, when this site was in the path of Circumpolar Deep Water (CPDW). Three new species (Aversovalva brandaoae, Poseidonamicus hisayoae, and Krithe mazziniae) are described herein. This is the first report of Quaternary glacial/interglacial scale deep-sea ostracod faunal changes in the Southern and South Atlantic Oceans, a key region for understanding Quaternary climate and deep-water circulation, although the paucity of Quaternary ostracods in this region necessitates further research. ?? 2009 The Paleontological Society.

Publication Year 2009
Title Deep-sea ostracods from the South Atlantic sector of the Southern ocean during the Last 370,000 years
DOI 10.1666/08-149.1
Authors Moriaki Yasuhara, T. M. Cronin, G. Hunt, D.A. Hodell
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Paleontology
Index ID 70035905
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse