Systematics and Biostratigraphy of the Early Hemphillian Bemis Local Fauna, Ellis County, Kansas

Author

Margaret Tallan, Fort Hays State University

Department

Geosciences

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The Bemis local fauna is located in Ellis County, Kansas. Eleven mammalian taxa (1 mole, 1 dog, 1 leptarctine, 1 elephant, 3 horses, 2 rhinoceroses, 1 peccary, and 1 camel) are recognized in the fauna, which represents an accumulation around a watering hole. A late early Hemphill1an age is suggested for the fauna based on the presence of Aelurodon validus and Leptarctus. The Leptarctus material represents a new species due to its large size and loss of the P2. The Bemis local fauna is the first early Hemphillian fauna reported from central Kansas.

Keywords

Rivers, Earth sciences, Ellis County (Kan.), Fauna, Illustrations, Maps, Mammals, Fossils

Advisor

Dr. Richard J. Zakrzewski

Date of Award

Spring 1978

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/YCYF9720

Recommended Citation

Tallan, Margaret, "Systematics and Biostratigraphy of the Early Hemphillian Bemis Local Fauna, Ellis County, Kansas" (1978). Master's Theses. 1735.
DOI: 10.58809/YCYF9720
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1735

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