Normandien Formation

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Normandien Formation
Stratigraphic range: Induan
Type Geological formation
Unit of Lystrosaurus Assemblage Zone
  Beaufort Group [1]
Sub-unitsHarrismith Member
Lithology
Primary Sandstone [2]
Location
Coordinates 28°36′S29°06′E / 28.6°S 29.1°E / -28.6; 29.1
Approximate paleocoordinates 66°18′S10°48′W / 66.3°S 10.8°W / -66.3; -10.8
Region Free State, KwaZulu-Natal
Country South Africa
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Normandien Formation (South Africa)

The Normandien Formation is a Triassic-age rock formation located in Free State, South Africa. [2] It is where the fossils of Ericiolacerta, a subtaxa of Ericiolacertidae, [2] were found. [2]

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Fossil content

Among others, these fossils were reported from the formation: [3] [4]

See also

References

  1. Claassen, M. (May 23, 2018). "A note on the biostratigraphic application of Permian plant fossils of the Normandien Formation (Beaufort Group, Northeastern Main Karoo Basin), South Africa". South African Journal of Geology. 111 (2–3): 263–280. doi:10.2113/gssajg.111.2-3.263. hdl: 2263/9958 .
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". fossilworks.org. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. Oliviershoek Pass at Fossilworks.org
  4. Harrismith Commonage at Fossilworks.org

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