Dakhla Formation
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2009) |
Dakhla Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Kharga Shale Member |
Overlies | Duwi Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Shale |
Other | Marl, Phosphorite |
Location | |
Country | ![]() |
The Dakhla Formation is a Maastrichtian geologic formation in Egypt. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517–607.
Bibliography
- Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
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