Devils Racecourse Formation
| Devils Racecourse Formation Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian ~ | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Copper Limestone Member |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 18°12′N 77°00′W / 18.2°N 77.0°WCoordinates: 18°12′N 77°00′W / 18.2°N 77.0°W |
| Region | Saint Catherine Parish |
| Country |  Jamaica |
  Devils Racecourse Formation (Jamaica) | |
The Devils Racecourse Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. The limestones of the formation preserve rudist, bivalve, coral, foraminifera and algae fossils dating back to the Hauterivian stage of the Cretaceous period.[1]
See also[]
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Jamaica
References[]
Further reading[]
- H. Löser, T. A. Stemann, and S. Mitchell. 2009. Oldest scleractinian fauna from Jamaica (Hauterivian, Benbow Inlier). Journal of Paleontology 83(3):333-349
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Jamaica
- Cretaceous Jamaica
- Hauterivian Stage
- Limestone formations
- Shallow marine deposits
- Geography of Saint Catherine Parish