Three Forks Shale

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Three Forks Shale
Stratigraphic range: Devonian
Type Formation
Location
Region Montana
Country United States

The Three Forks Shale is a geologic formation in Montana and North Dakota. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. [1]

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References

  1. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database" . Retrieved 17 December 2021.