Paleoenvironmental significance of Early Miocene coralline red algae from the Qom Formation, Central Iran

Key Points

• Findings demonstrate connections between coralline red algae and ancient environmental conditions.
• Analysis reveals significant sedimentary records that reflect early Miocene ecosystems.
• Assessment of coralline red algae in the Qom Formation uncovers valuable insights into past climates.
• This work highlights the importance of ancient algae in understanding historical ecological shifts.