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13th International Symposium on
Fossil Cnidaria and Porifera
“Looking back to see ahead”
Modena, 3-6 September 2019
We are pleased to invite you to the 13th International Symposium on Fossil Cnidaria and Porifera, that will be held in Modena (Italy) on
3-6 September 2019, at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences (DSCG) of the University of Modena and Reggio
Emilia.
For the first time organized in Italy, the Symposium aims to bring together participants from all over the world to discuss and share
the most recent advances of studies on fossil corals and sponges, coral reefs and associated biota. The theme for the upcoming
Symposium “Looking back to see ahead” highlights the importance of the fossil archives to understand response of the biosphere to
long term environmental perturbations. We promote interdisciplinary approaches from a body of interested paleontologists,
biologists but also scholars in other disciplines, and aim to push new boundaries for coral science.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Modena! Visit the new website of IASFCP!!!!!!
The Organizing Committee www.cnidaria.nat.uni-erlangen.de/IASFCP
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Second Circular
VenueModena is a beautiful city of 183,000 inhabitants located in the
south side of the Po valley, very close to the Apennines, in the
Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy. Modena is home to a
wealth of artistic treasures, excellent gastronomy and famous
motors. The main square of Modena, declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1997, hosts one of the most beautiful medieval
cathedrals in Italy. Today Modena is a good-living and friendly
city. Among small roads and large squares, different flavours
tempt the people to sit in cafes or restaurants to enjoy the
pleasure of its various and rich cuisine, worldwide famous for
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale (traditional balsamic vinegar),
tortellini (meat-filled pasta), Prosciutto di Modena (raw ham),
Lambrusco (red wine), even if these are just some examples of
the local gastronomy. The richness of Modena also lies in famous
motors factories (Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini) and in
important tiles exporting excellent-quality products all over the
world.
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE),
founded in 1175, is one of the oldest universities in Italy.
Nowadays, the University is composed of 14 departments,
offering a wide range of degree programs, with about 20,000
students.
The host of the Congress is the Department of Chemical and
Geological Sciences (DSCG), the main teaching and research
institute in the fields of chemistry, geology and natural sciences
at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. It is housed in a
newly inaugurated building (photo) located about 2.5 km from
the historical center.
Organizing CommitteeFrancesca Bosellini (Chair), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Alessandro Vescogni, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Markus Aretz, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
Beatrice Fornaciari, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Simona Marchetti Dori, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Cesare Andrea Papazzoni, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Jarosław Stolarski, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland
Scientific CommitteeFrancesca Bosellini (Chair), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Markus Aretz, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
Stefano Goffredo, University of Bologna, Italy
Kenneth Johnson, Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom
Wolfgang Kiessling, Geozentrum Nordbayern, University
Erlangen−Nürnberg, Germany
Jarosław Stolarski, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland
Agostina Vertino, Gent University, Belgium
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HOW TO REACH The Congress will be held at the Department of Chemical
and Geological Sciences (DSCG), via Campi 103, Modena.
– For those arriving from the Modena railway station or
the city center: take the bus 7 (“Gottardi” direction) up to
the “Braghiroli” bus stop (about 25 minutes, look at the
bus itinerary in the map).
– For those arriving directly from the Bologna Marconi
Airport: there is a shuttle bus every 2 hours; it takes about
40 minutes to arrive to Modena. Get off at the bus stop
“Casa dello Studente”, in via Vignolese. From here you have
a 10 minutes walk to the Congress venue.
ACCOMMODATION Participants are responsible for making their own
accommodation arrangements. Modena offers a wide
selection from cheap up to first class hotels. A list of hotels
with special arrangements is available on the Congress
website. As in early September Modena still attracts many
tourists, we warmly suggest that you book/reserve your
accommodation well in advance of the congress dates.
Tourist info
visitmodena.it
emiliaromagnaturismo.it
laguidadimodena.it
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TOPICS/SESSIONSThe Congress will cover a wide range of topics that can
be addressed independently from the type of
organisms and time interval. Scientific sessions will be
defined by the Scientific Committee and scheduled
according to number and types of contributions.
The following general session topics are planned:
Studies of fossil skeletons: achievements and
applications
- Skeletons as paleoenvironmental proxies;
- Biomineralization and diagenesis.
Taxonomy and Phylogeny
- The fossil calibration of molecular trees;
- Advances in the taxonomy of fossil Cnidaria and
Porifera.
Paleobiology and Evolution
- Biodiversity and evolutionary patterns through time:
crises, radiations and the role of biogeography;
- Traits in space and time.
Bio-Geosphere interactions: reef and mounds
- Ecology and paleoecology of reefs;
- Cold-water coral build-ups: past, present, future;
- Tropical reefs in space and time: a complex interplay
between evolutionary and paleoenvironmental
dynamics (session dedicated to Michaela Bernecker).
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGSConference Proceedings are planned for publication in the 2nd issue of
the regular series (2020) of the international peer reviewed journal
Bollettino della Società Paleontologica Italiana (IF 2017: 0.912)
which is housed at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences,
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
http://paleoitalia.org/contribute/
Deadline for manuscript submission is: 15 December 2019
Further details and instructions will be available on the Congress
website.
PRESENTATIONSOral presentations are scheduled for 20 minutes including 5 minutes for
discussion. Presentations should be created in MS Power Point
(.ppt, .pptx).
Participants are also encouraged to display posters. Poster format will
be portrait layout DIN A0 format (width 841 mm, height 1189 mm)
Language of the CongressEnglish will be the official language of the Congress. No translation
facilities will be provided.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONAbstracts will have to be submitted by email (“abstract submission” in
the heading of the e-mail) to [email protected],
Deadline for abstract submission is: 30 April 2019
The guidelines and template for abstract preparation and submission
are given on the Congress website.
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HOW TO PAYParticipants must pay their fees by bank transfer to
Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Geologiche,
Universitaà di Modena e Reggio Emilia, after receiving
from the Organizing Committee a letter with
instructions for payment and the total amount of due
fees.
InsuranceThe Organizing Committee cannot accept liability for
personal accidents or loss of, or damage to private
property of participants, either during or indirectly
arising from the congress. Participants are advised to take
out their own personal health and travel insurance for
their journey and for their participation at field trips.
Cancellation and refundsThe registration fee for the Congress will not be refunded
except for cancellation and if the notice of cancellation is
received before 30 June 2019. The fee will be refunded
in part (50%) and will be sent after the congress. After 30
June 2019, no refund will be possible even if the
participant does not attend the congress.
REGISTRATION FEES Early Registration
before 30 April 2019
Late Registration
After 15 May 2019
Professional 330€ 450€
Student 220€ 320€
Accompanying person 160€ 260€
FIELD TRIPS PLACE FEES
E1 Carnic Alps 750€
E2 Marsica *460/480€
E3 Lessini 50€
E4 Salento Peninsula *500/550€
Social DinnerThe social dinner will take place in a prestigious ancient
Villa in the Modena countryside. The cost is 60 euro per
person (including transfer).
*double/single room
REGISTRATION Please fill the form available on the Congress website, or return the
pdf form that you can download from the website to:
Field trips: As field trips will be organized according to a min. and
max. n° of participants, places will be granted in strict order of
registration. In case of cancelled field trips, participants will be
informed before the payment deadline.
Registration fees include: welcome party, admission to scientific
sessions, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, congress kit, abstract
book, Proceedings volume. Total fees also include costs of field trips
and social dinner (if selected).
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CONTACTSCongress email:
Please save the date, spread the information among colleagues, and link the website.
The website will be supplemented step-by-step with relevant information on the congress.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES• Deadline to apply for student grants: 15 March 2019• Early Registration: 30 April 2019• Abstract submission: 30 April 2019• Payment of early registration fees: 15 May 2019• Late registration and payment of fees: after 15 May 2019• Third Circular: 30 June 2019• Deadline for manuscript submission to the Proceedings
Volume: 15 December 2019
Visa applicationParticipants who require a support letter for visa application
please directly contact:
GRANTS to attend the congress Thanks to the financial support of the Palaeontological
Association, grants covering costs of registration fees (in
form of refund) will be offered to PhD, graduate and
undergraduate students who lack funds to attend the
congress. Please follow the instructions available in the
congress website and send your application to:
[email protected] before 15 March 2019.
CONGRESS PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
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Pre-Congress FIELD TRIPS
E1. Devonian reefs of the Carnic Alps and related environmentsLeaders: Carlo Corradini (Univ. Cagliari), Erika Kido (Univ.Graz/Vienna),
Thomas Suttner (NHM Vienna), Luca Simonetto (Udine Museum), Monica
Pondrelli (Univ. Chieti-Pescara).
Presentation. In the Carnic Alps, located at the Italian/Austrian border, the largest
Devonian reefs of Europe are exposed. They were mainly built by stromatoporoids, rugose
and tabulate corals, calcisphaeres and populated by a variety of brachiopods, trilobites,
crinoids, etc.
Beside the reefs, all the deposits from back reef to fore reef and basin are preserved in the
Devonian of the Carnic Alps. During the four days field trip participants will have the chance
to visit most of these sediments in a complete transect from shallow to deep water deposits.
Also, pre-and post-reef rocks will be shown. Most localities will be reached by hikes, not
more than two hours long, in mountain environments. Visits to the Carnic Alps Geopark
visiting centre in Dellach (Austria) and Timau (Italy) are scheduled.
Programme (4 days field trip)
- August 30 (Friday): departure from Modena in the early morning by minivans. In the early
afternoon visit to the Porifera collections at the Friulian Museum of Natural History in
Udine. Arrival at Cason di Lanza Pass in late afternoon. Night at Cason di Lanza hut (Italy);
- August 31 (Saturday): visit to back reef outcrops (“Amphipora limestone”) near Cason di
Lanza Pass and fore-reef sequence in Mt. Zermula area. Night in Mauthen (Austria);
- September 1 (Sunday): the true reef deposits at Val di Collina quarry and brachiopod
coquina at Porto Cozzi quarry. Other outcrops along the road and in Passo di Monte Croce
Carnico/Ploö ckenpass area will be shown. Night in Mauthen (Austria);
- September 2 (Monday): visit to post reef Upper Devonian pelagic limestones in Pramosio
area. Arrival in Modena in the afternoon.
Excursion fee includes: guidebook, travel from Modena and return, meals and hotel
accommodation. Cost is 750 euro.
N° of participants: min 10/max 21
Contact: [email protected]
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E2. Upper Jurassic Reef Complex of the Marsica
region (Central Apennines)
Leaders: Cristiano Ricci (Univ. Chieti-Pescara), Giovanni
Rusciadelli (Univ. Chieti-Pescara), Bernard Lathuilieàre
(Universiteé de Lorraine).
Presentation. The object of this three-day field trip is to explore the
geology and palaeontology of the Upper Jurassic (Kimmeridgian–
Tithonian) reef complex of the Marsica region (Central Apennines) with
regards to the sedimentology of the platform margin palaeoenvironments
and coral and stromatoporoid taxonomy and palaeoecology.
The shallow-water carbonates of the Central Apennines belong to the
complex system of the isolated Intra-Tethys carbonate platforms that
during the Late Jurassic were rimmed by wide reef areas with highly
diverse biotic communities, dominated by coral and stromatoporoids, and
high debris production. In the Marsica region, excellent exposures allowed
the reconstruction of the original reef profile, providing a base for
positioning the biotic and abiotic features along the reef complex.
Participants will have the opportunity to cross over the different reef
complex zones, appreciating the changes of the facies, the main reef
builders and dwellers and their palaeoecological relationships with the
physical environment. An original collection of fossil corals from this area,
identified up to species level, will be illustrated by panels and integrated
with outcrop observations.
Programme (3 days fieldtrip)
- August 31 (Saturday): meeting point at Pescara airport; departure to
Scanno (Aq), close to the area of Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park;
overview of the Central Apennines geological framework;
- September 1 (Sunday): field Trip at Mt Rotondo (Aq), Serra del Carapale;
exploration of the Upper Jurassic Reef Complex of the Marsica Region;
- September 2 (Monday): departure to Pescara station and travel by train
or bus to Modena; arrival in Modena in the afternoon.
Pre-Congress FIELD TRIPS
Excursion fee includes: guidebook, travel from Pescara and return, meals
and hotel accommodation. Cost is 460 euro (480 euro in single room).
In order to attend the welcome party in Modena (2th September) a
possible travel solution is the train from Pescara to Modena (d/a
14:14/17:38). The ticket purchase and the post-field trip costs are the
responsibility of the participants.
N° of participants: min 6/max 11
Contact: [email protected]
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Post-Congress FIELD TRIPS
E3. Oligocene reefs and coral assemblages of the eastern
Lessini and Berici (Vicentin Southern Alps, N Italy)
Leaders: Francesca Bosellini (Univ. Modena), Alessandro Vescogni (Univ.
Modena), Cesare Papazzoni (Univ. Modena), Viviana Frisone (Museum “G.
Zannato” Montecchio Maggiore), Wolfgang Kiessling (Univ. Erlangen).
Presentation. The Vicentin area of Lessini and Berici is famous for the extensive
collections of 19th century describing its rich coral fauna and has long been a
landmark for Oligocene reef studies worldwide. The region belongs to the Lessini
Shelf, a major Cenozoic paleogeographic element of the Southern Alps, and the coral
outcrops are represented by the Castelgomberto Limestone (Rupelian). This unit,
characterized by a peculiar cyclicity, is traditionally well known to represent one of
the largest and best-exposed barrier-reef/lagoon Cenozoic reef complexes, with a
barrier rim located in the southeast face of the Colli Berici (Lumignano) and a wide
“lagoon” extending for about 30 km northwestward (Castelgomberto). In contrast to
this model, a ramp depositional setting has been proposed and a transect across the
coral facies from Castelgomberto to Lumignano will allow participants to explore these
alternative reconstructions. The fieldtrip will also provide the possibility to observe
the Actinacis-dominated coral assemblage, a peculiar feature of the lower Oligocene.
Programme (1 day field trip)
September 7 (Saturday): Departure from Modena in the early morning by minivans or
bus; Facies and cycles of the Castelgomberto Limestone (Castelgomberto);
Coral facies at Bastia Bassa (Montecchio Maggiore);
Lunch and visit to the paleontological collections of the Museum “G. Zannato” in
Montecchio Maggiore;
Lumignano (Berici): walk up to “Eremo di San Cassiano” , where an amazing and
suggestive monastery is nestled under the coral-rich Oligocene rocky wall of the
southeast face of the Colli Berici.
Excursion fee includes guidebook, travel and lunch. Cost is 50 euro.
Number of participants: min 10/max 50.
Contact: [email protected]
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Post-Congress Field Trips
E4. The Oligocene-Miocene reef complexes of the Salento
Peninsula
Leaders: Alessandro Vescogni (Univ. Modena), Francesca Bosellini (Univ. Modena),
Beatrice Fornaciari (Univ. Modena).
Presentation. Along the south-eastern coast of the Apulia region (south-east Italy), a spectacular
superimposition of carbonate sequences is exposed, their age spanning from the late Cretaceous
to the Quaternary. Among them, of particular interest are two extensive coral reef complexes,
represented by the Castro Limestone Fm. (lower Chattian) and by the Novaglie Fm. (lower
Messinian). The Castro Limestone is one of the best preserved Oligocene coral reef in the
Mediterranean area. A sequence of five outcrops delineates a transect intercepting the main reef
palaeoenvironments, from the back reef to the distal slope. The Novaglie Fm. is a classical example
of Mediterranean low-diversity coral reef, that grew immediately prior to the Messinian salinity
crisis. A series of outcrops along the coastal road allows to observe the transition from the reef
core to the slope setting, with changes of Porites growth forms. In addition, other biotic
structures, such as Halimeda bioherms and vermetid bioconstructions can be appreciated.
Programme (4 days fieldtrip)
- September 8 (Sunday): meeting at the Brindisi airport (6.30 pm) and departure by minibus to
the hotel in the town of Castro Marina (about 1 h driving).
- September 9 (Monday): the Oligocene reef complex of the Castro Limestone Fm.
-September 10 (Tuesday): the lower Messinian reef of the Novaglie Fm. Before and after the
Messinian reef: the condensed hard ground of the Aturia Level (Serravallian to Tortonian) and
the “Terminal Carbonate Complex” (upper Messinian).
- September 11 (Wednesday): The Eocene reef of S. Cesarea. The upper Chattian Porto Badisco
Calcarenites. Visit at the town of Otranto. Departure at 2,30 pm and arrival at the Brindisi airport
at 4 pm.
Excursion fee includes guidebook, meals, hotel accommodation and travels in Salento. Cost is 500€ (550€ for single room).
Please note that plane tickets to and from the Brindisi airport and the lunch in Otranto (11 Sept.) are not included. Participants should organize their own
travel to and from the Brindisi airport. The excursion is organized according to the flights schedule of the Ryanair company, that ensures the best connection
between the Bologna and Brindisi airports. September 8 the best flight option leaves Bologna at 4.15 pm and arrives in Brindisi at 5.45 pm, we warmly
suggest to book the flight in advance in order to get the most favorable price.
Number of participants: min 10/max 20
Contact: [email protected]
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