Report on systematic revision of locations of Cretaceous body- and ichnofossils in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou district
Abstract
Subject of the research is the historical paleontology literature review related to the Rychnov nad Kněžnou district. The research also involves making a list of fossil types found until present and a subsequent detailed field survey of district's territory covered by Cretaceous sediments. At present, the literature review has been completed and has revealed 95 localities and 129 genera and species to exist. Until now the field survey has covered 128 km2, 22 localities have been visited and representatives of 51 taxa found. Integral part of the activities is graphic work in the GIS (Geographic Information System) environment.