La Caja Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Taraises Formation |
Overlies | Zuloaga Formation |
Thickness | Around 60 metres |
Lithology | |
Primary | Marl |
Other | Limestone, Siltstone, Sandstone, Shale |
Location | |
Country | Mexico |
The La Caja Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating from the Kimmeridgian to the lower Berriasian. [1] La Caja Formation is widespread in northeastern and central Mexico and known for their abundant and diverse well-preserved ammonites. It was deposited in hemipelagic conditions, and predominantly consists of siliclastic sediments, including marl, with limestone. [2] It is laterally equivalent to the La Casita Formation, which represent more proximal facies. [3] The ichthyosaurs Ophthalmosaurus icenicus and Parrassaurus yacahuitztli , metriorhynchid Cricosaurus saltillensis , and the giant pliosaur "Monster of Aramberri" are known from the formation. [4] [5] [6] [7]
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