Caloosahatchee Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Pleistocene | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Bermont Formation |
Overlies | Tamiami Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone, sand |
Other | phosphate |
Location | |
Region | Florida |
Country | United States |
Type section | |
Named for | Caloosahatchee River |
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