Zhaoying Formation

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Zhaoying Formation
Stratigraphic range: Coniacian
~89–87  Ma
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Type Geological formation
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Primary Siltstone
Location
Coordinates 33°18′N111°30′E / 33.3°N 111.5°E / 33.3; 111.5 Coordinates: 33°18′N111°30′E / 33.3°N 111.5°E / 33.3; 111.5
Approximate paleocoordinates 33°06′N104°00′E / 33.1°N 104.0°E / 33.1; 104.0
Region Henan Province
CountryFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type section
Named forZhaoying village
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Zhaoying Formation (China)
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Zhaoying Formation (Henan)

The Zhaoying Formation is a Coniacian geologic formation in Henan Province, China. [1] Fossil dinosaur eggs of Ovaloolithus sp. have been reported from the formation. [2]

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References

  1. Zhaoying village, Xixia county at Fossilworks.org
  2. Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

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