Earth:Guettioua Formation
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| Guettioua Formation Stratigraphic range: Bathonian-Callovian, 167.7–164.7 Ma | |
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| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Iouaridène Formation |
| Overlies | Tilougguit Formation |
| Thickness | Around 281 metres (922 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Siltstone, marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°W |
| Paleocoordinates | [ ⚑ ] 27°54′N 1°24′W / 27.9°N 1.4°W |
| Region | Azilal Province, Beni Mellal, Ouarzazate Province |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Extent | Béni Mellal-Khénifra |
  Guettioua Formation (Morocco) | |
The Guettioua Formation is a geological formation in Morocco. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic.[1] It largely consists of sandstone, and is of continental origin. It is the lateral equivalent of the marine El Mers Formation.
Vertebrate fauna
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Genus:
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"Numerous fragments from several individuals."[2]
"Skull and skeleton."[3] |
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See also
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Middle Jurassic, Africa)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 542-543. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
- ↑ "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 271.
- ↑ "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 265.
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