Panther Mountain Formation
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| Panther Mountain Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Hamilton Group |
| Underlies | Portland Point Formation, Plattekill Formation |
| Overlies | Cherry Valley Limestone |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Shale |
| Location | |
| Region |  New York |
| Country |  United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Panther Mountain |
The Panther Mountain Formation is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. It is located in the counties of Albany, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie. It is well known for its fossil arthropods preserved as flattened cuticles, including Attercopus and Dracochela.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "The Panther Mountain Formation". Binghamton University. August 31, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
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