Earth:Polecat Bench Formation

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Polecat Bench Formation
Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene),
~58–55 Ma
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TypeFormation
Unit ofFort Union Formation
Location
RegionMontana, Wyoming
CountryUnited States

The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[2] The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation.[2]

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Montana
  • Paleontology in Montana

References

  1. ↑ ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". http://www.fossilworks.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=home. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 D. E. Russell. 1967. Le Paleocene continental d'Amerique du nord. Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Serie C., Sciences de la Terre 16(2):37-99




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