Dakhla Formation
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Dakhla Formation Stratigraphic range: | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Kharga Shale Member |
Overlies | |
Lithology | |
Primary | Shale |
Other | Marl, Phosphorite |
Location | |
Country | Egypt |
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[]
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
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.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Egypt
- Upper Cretaceous Series of Africa
- Maastrichtian Stage
- Shale formations
- Phosphorite formations
- African geologic formation stubs