Zwethau Formation

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Zwethau Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian Stage 3 (Atdabanian)
Type Formation
Unit of Falkenberg Group
Sub-unitsUpper & Lower Torgau members
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Location
Coordinates 51°36′N13°36′E / 51.6°N 13.6°E / 51.6; 13.6
Approximate paleocoordinates 38°06′S106°36′E / 38.1°S 106.6°E / -38.1; 106.6
Region Brandenburg
CountryFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
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Zwethau Formation (Germany)
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Zwethau Formation (Brandenburg)

The Zwethau Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period. [1]

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Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Zwethau Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Elicki, 1999

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