Permian–Triassic boundary microbialites at Zuodeng Section, Guangxi Province, South China: Geobiology and palaeoceanographic implications

We are grateful to both PaulWignall and journal editor for their critical comments and constructive suggestions, which have improved greatly the quality of the paper. This study is supported by the 111 Program of China (B08030), and two NSFC grants (41272023, 41572091). It is a contribution to the IGCP 630 “Permian–Triassic extreme climate and environment”.