Dohoin Usu Formation
Geologic formation in Mongolia
| Dohoin Usu Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Campanian ~85–71 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Gray, blue, sandy claystone and red, sandy claystone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates |   Dohoin Usu Formation (Mongolia) |
The Dohoin Usu Formation is a Late Cretaceous (Campanian) geologic formation in Mongolia.[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[2]
Fossil content
The formation has provided the following fossils:[1]
- Reptiles
- Gastropods
See also
References
- ^ a b Dohoin Usu Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, "Dinosaur distribution.", pp.517-607
- ^ a b c d Osborn, 1930
Bibliography
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Osborn, H. F. 1930. Ancient vertebrate life of central Asia: discoveries of the central Asiatic expeditions of the Museum of Natural History in the years 1921–1929. Centenaire de la Société géologique de France. Livre jubilaire 1830-1930 2. 519–543. .
