Papalote Formation

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Papalote Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran
Type Formation
Underlies Tecolote Quartzite [1]
Overlies Gamuza Formation [1]
Location
Country Mexico

The Papalote Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ediacaran period. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 John H. Stewart; M.A.S. McMenamin; J. M. Morales-Ramirez (1984). "Upper Proterozoic and Cambrian rocks in the Caborca region, Sonora, Mexico; physical stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, paleocurrent studies, and regional relations" (PDF). Geological Survey Professional Paper: 9. doi:10.3133/PP1309. ISSN   0096-0446. Wikidata   Q61047369 . Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  2. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.