Denay Limestone

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Denay Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Devonian
Type Formation
Overlies Coils Creek Limestone [1]
Location
Region Nevada
Country United States

The Denay Limestone is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. [2] It is located in the Denay Valley, which lies between the Simpson Park Mountains and the Roberts Mountains. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Geolex — Significant Publications; Geologic Unit: Coils Creek". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey . Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  2. ↑ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Geolex — Significant Publications; Geologic Unit: Denay". National Geologic Map Database. United States Geological Survey. March 31, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.


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