The Main Controlling Factors of the Development and Extinction of ' Carbonate Factory '

Building upon the profound foundation of previous research on carbonate factories, this paper systematically organizes the classification system of carbonate factories and delves into the primary controlling factors of their demise, thereby providing a more precise portrayal of the diverse facets and intricate evolution of carbonate factories throughout geological history. Based on carbonate rock types, sedimentary environment characteristics, the dominant agents in the construction process, deposition and precipitation patterns, as well as oceanographic conditions, the carbonate factories are categorized into five major groups, each of which is comprehensively described. Furthermore, this paper summarizes six key controlling factors: fluctuations in nutrient levels, anoxic events, tectonic activities, massive inputs of terrestrial materials, mass extinctions of organisms, and significant changes in sea level. It delves into how these factors, acting either independently or synergistically, lead to the demise of carbonate factories, elaborating on the corresponding processes and mechanisms in detail.