La Cantera Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Aptian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Gigante Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Siltstone |
Other | Sandstone, conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 33°00′S66°30′W / 33.0°S 66.5°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 33°06′S32°42′W / 33.1°S 32.7°W |
Region | San Luis Province, San Juan Province |
Country | Argentina |
Extent | San Luis Basin |
Type section | |
Named for | Cantera de Picca |
The La Cantera Formation is a Late Aptian, [1] geologic formation in Argentina. [2] Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation. [3] The formation, deposited under lacustrine conditions, also has provided fossil plants, insects, fish and gastropods. [4] [5]
Among the following fossils are reported from the formation: [2]
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