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Fig. 3. Schematic diagram of the indicative meaning and theoretical examples of its application in reconstructing RSL from radiocarbon-dated fixed biological samples (A), lagoonal and
marsh samples (B) and beachrocks samples (C). RWL is the Reference Water Level, e IR is the indicative range, e n represents the sum of the error associated with sea level research, HMC is
High Magnesium Calcite; MSL is the modern Mean Sea Level.
(e.g., Kjerfve, 1994; Anadón et al., 2002). One or more restricted inlets et al., 2008; Amorosi et al., 2013; Marriner et al., 2012b)define two
ensure their continuous or intermittent connection to the open sea. main types of lagoonal facies in the Mediterranean.
The water depth is generally less than 1 m and seldom exceeds a few (i) open or marine-influenced lagoon facies are generally character-
meters (e.g., McClennen and Housley, 2006; Marco-Barba et al., 2013; ized by sandy to silty sediments rich in marine brackish molluscs such as
Sacchi et al., 2014). Cerastoderma glaucum or Bittium reticulatum. This facies usually has
Modern micro- and macro-fauna (e.g., Ruiz et al., 2005; Carboni high species diversity (e.g., Marriner et al., 2012b). Foraminiferal and
et al., 2009; Nachite et al., 2010) and fossil assemblages (e.g. Caldara ostracods assemblages are dominated by marine brackish or outer