Dovžan Gorge Formation

Dovžan Gorge Formation Stratigraphic range: Asselian ~299–295 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Type	Formation
Lithology
Primary	Limestone
Location
Coordinates	46°23′7″N 14°19′51″E / 46.38528°N 14.33083°E / 46.38528; 14.33083Coordinates: 46°23′7″N 14°19′51″E / 46.38528°N 14.33083°E / 46.38528; 14.33083
Approximate paleocoordinates	10°06′S 24°42′E / 10.1°S 24.7°E / -10.1; 24.7
Country	Slovenia
Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovenia)

The Dovžan Gorge Formation (Slovene: dovžanovosoteška formacija)^[1] is a geologic formation in Slovenia.^[2] It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. The formation is named after the Dovžan Gorge.^[1]

Fossil content[]

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:^[2]

Trilobites

• Ditomopyge aff. kumpani

Brachiopods

References[]

Bibliography[]

• Novak, Matevž. 2007. Depositional Environment of Upper Carboniferous-Lower Permian Beds in the Karavanke Mountains (Southern Alps, Slovenia). 50. 262, 264.
• Hahn, G.; R. Hahn, and A. Ramovs. 1970. Perm-Trilobiten aus Slowenien, NW-Jugoslawien. Senckenbergiana Lethaea 51. 331–333.