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Micropaleontological collections at the Museum of Earth and Life, University of Contestado, Mafra, Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The Micropaleontology Collection of the Museum of Earth and Life—MTV, affiliated with the University of Contestado (UnC), constitutes an important scientific and historical repository dedicated to the micropaleontological record of southern Brazil, with an emphasis on microfossils from the Permian and Triassic formations of the Paraná Basin. Composed mainly of foraminifera, ostracods, and microvertebrate remains (conodonts, fish teeth, and scales), the collection has grown significantly in recent decades through the incorporation derived mainly from field collection in the main excavation area, of materials from academic research, private donations, and institutional exchanges. This article provides a synthesis of the collection’s origin, structure, curation, and scientific relevance, as well as its research and outreach potential within the context of Brazilian paleontology.

Source: Revue de Micropaléontologie

DOI: 10.1016/j.revmic.2026.100901

Authors: Everton Wilner, Ana Karina Scomazzon, Luiz Carlos Weinschütz, Vilson Greinert

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Universidade do Contestado

Language: English

Topic: Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils

Subfield: Paleontology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,470

Funder: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul