Marnes de Foncouverte

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Marnes de Foncouverte
Stratigraphic range: Ypresian
~55–50  Ma
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Type Formation
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Primary Marl
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CountryFlag of France.svg  France
Type section
Named for Foncouverte

The Marnes de Foncouverte is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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