Nancy Point Formation
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Nancy Point Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Messinian | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Bocas del Toro Group |
Underlies | Shark Hole Point Formation |
Overlies | Valiente Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Siltstone |
Other | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 9°06′N 82°00′W / 9.1°N 82.0°WCoordinates: 9°06′N 82°00′W / 9.1°N 82.0°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 9°00′N 81°00′W / 9.0°N 81.0°W |
Region | Bocas del Toro |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Nancy Point |
The Nancy Point Formation is a geologic formation in Panama. It preserves fossils dating back to the Miocene period.[1]
Fossil content
- Admetula valientensis[2]
- Cancellaria pilula[2]
- Diaphus apalus, D. depressifrons, D. multiserratus[3]
- Lobianchia johnfitchi[3]
- Massyla corpulenta[2]
See also
References
- ^ Nancy Point Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ a b c Landau et al., 2012
- ^ a b Schwarzhans & Aguilera, 2013
Bibliography
- New Cancellariidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from the Miocene Gatun Formation of Panama, with Eleven New Species. Journal of Paleontology 86. 907–930. Accessed 2019-02-09. ; , and . 2012.
- Otoliths of the Myctophidae from the Neogene of tropical America. Palaeo Ichthyologica 13. 83–150. Accessed 2019-02-09. , and . 2013.