Guettioua Formation
Guettioua Formation Stratigraphic range: Bathonian-Callovian, | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Iouaridène Formation |
Overlies | Tilougguit Formation |
Thickness | Around 281 metres (922 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Siltstone, marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°WCoordinates: 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 27°54′N 1°24′W / 27.9°N 1.4°W |
Region | Azilal Province, Beni Mellal, Ouarzazate Province |
Country | Morocco |
Extent | Béni Mellal-Khénifra |
Guettioua Formation (Morocco) |
The Guettioua Formation is a geological formation in Morocco. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic.[1] It largely consists of sandstone, and is of continental origin. It is the lateral equivalent of the marine El Mers Formation.
Vertebrate fauna[]
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Taxa | Presence | Notes | Images | |
Genus:
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"Numerous fragments from several individuals."[2]
"Skull and skeleton."[3] |
See also[]
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
References[]
- ^ a b c d Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Middle Jurassic, Africa)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 542-543. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
- ^ "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 271.
- ^ "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 265.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Morocco
- Jurassic System of Africa
- Jurassic Morocco
- Bathonian Stage
- Sandstone formations
- Siltstone formations
- Marl formations
- Ichnofossiliferous formations
- Paleontology in Morocco