Polecat Bench Formation

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Polecat Bench Formation
Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene),
~58–55  Ma
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Type Formation
Unit of Fort Union Formation
Location
Region Montana, Wyoming
Country United States

The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana. [1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. [2] The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation. [2]

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References

  1. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 D. E. Russell. 1967. Le Paleocene continental d'Amerique du nord. Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Serie C., Sciences de la Terre 16(2):37-99