Gros Ventre Formation

Gros Ventre Formation Stratigraphic range: Cambrian
Oncolitic limestone from the Gros Ventre Formation
Type	Formation
Sub-units	Wolsey Shale, Death Canyon Limestone, Park Shale
Underlies	Gallatin Formation
Overlies	Flathead Formation
Thickness	675 Feet
Lithology
Primary	Shale, Limestone
Location
Region	Wyoming
Country	United States

The Gros Ventre Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming, USA. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period. The Gros Ventre consists of three main members; the Wolsey Shale, the Death Canyon Limestone, and the Park Shale.^[1]

See also[]

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Wyoming
• Paleontology in Wyoming

References[]

• Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

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