Dohoin Usu Formation

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Dohoin Usu Formation
Stratigraphic range: Campanian
~85–71  Ma
Type Geological formation
Lithology
PrimaryGray, blue, sandy claystone and red, sandy claystone
Location
Coordinates 44°48′N105°00′E / 44.8°N 105.0°E / 44.8; 105.0 Coordinates: 44°48′N105°00′E / 44.8°N 105.0°E / 44.8; 105.0
Approximate paleocoordinates 42°36′N93°48′E / 42.6°N 93.8°E / 42.6; 93.8
CountryFlag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia
Type section
Named forDohoin Usu
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Dohoin Usu Formation (Mongolia)

The Dohoin Usu Formation is a Late Cretaceous (Campanian) geologic formation in Mongolia. [1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. [2]

Contents

Fossil content

The formation has provided the following fossils: [1]

Reptiles
Gastropods

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References

  1. 1 2 Dohoin Usu Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Weishampel et al., 2004, "Dinosaur distribution.", pp.517-607
  3. 1 2 3 4 Osborn, 1930

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