Monographic Paleontological Collections as an Important Source of Information in Paleontological Research
摘要
Abstract
A comprehensive review of monographic paleontological collections from the Earth Science Museum at Moscow State University is performed. The systematic and quantitative composition, territory of collection, and age of host deposits are analyzed. The importance of monographic collections as a fundamental element for the description of new taxa, stratigraphic constructions, and correlation of coeval deposits in remote areas is emphasized. The directions of research work with materials from the collections are shown. Information on the form of receiving the collections for storage from the authors is provided.