Matsuo Group

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Matsuo Group
Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian–Barremian
Type Geological formation
Location
Region Mie Prefecture
Country Japan

The Matsuo Group is an Early Cretaceous (Hauterivian - Barremian-aged) geologic formation in Japan. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus ("Tobasaurus"). [1]

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  1. Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

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