ZONAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE QUATERNARY IN EASTERN EUROPE BASED ON SMALL MAMMALS

Abstract

A scheme of small mammal (vole) zones is proposed for the Quaternary of Eastern Europe. The zonation is based on the evolutionary appearance of new forms in the Borsodia-Prolagurus-Lagurus, Mimomys-Arvicola, and Allophaiomys-Stenocranius lineages. The defined units represent the regional range or concurrent range zones. Eleven zones, four of which are subdivided into subzones, are distinguished.