Earth:Bhuj Formation
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Short description: Geologic formation in India
| Bhuj Formation Stratigraphic range: Tithonian–Aptian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geological formation |
| Sub-units | Umia, Ghuneri & Ukra members |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 23°42′N 69°00′E / 23.7°N 69.0°E |
| Paleocoordinates | [ ⚑ ] 30°18′S 33°48′E / 30.3°S 33.8°E |
| Region | Gujarat, Kutch |
| Country |  India |
[[File:.  Bhuj Formation (India) | |
The Bhuj Formation is a Mesozoic (Tithonian to Aptian) geologic formation in India . Fossil sauropod tracks and tracks from the ichnogenera Skolithos, Diplocraterion, Pholeus and Planolites have been reported from the formation.[1]
Paleo Flora and Fauna
Dinosaurs
- Sauropoda indet
- Ornithopoda indet
Ammonite
- Umiaites sp.
- Aulacosphinctes sp.
- Virgatosphinctes sp.
See also
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
References
- ↑ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
Bibliography
- Weishampel, David B.; Peter Dodson, and Halszka Osmólska (eds.). 2004. The Dinosauria, 2nd edition, 1–880. Berkeley: University of California Press. Accessed 2019-02-21. ISBN:0-520-24209-2
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