Rhinocerotids (Mammalia, Perissodactyla) from the Orleanian of the Garonne and Loire basins (France): Biostratigraphical interest

Abstract

Rhinocerotid fauna from the Orleanian (MN3-5) of the Garonne and Loire basins are revised. Twelve taxa, with seven asiatic migrants, are recognized and connected to the biostratigraphical context. New correlations are established between both areas. Three rhinocerotid associations are characterized for the Orleanian of the studied basins. (C) 2000 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.