Huachihuanhe Formation

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Huachihuanhe Formation
Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofZhidan Group
Underlies
Overlies
Thickness400-500 metres
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, sandstone
Location
RegionGansu
Country China

The Huachihuanhe Formation is a geologic formation in China. It is Early Cretaceous, probably Hauterivian, in age.[1] The Pterosaur Huanhepterus has been recovered from the formation.

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  1. ^ Zhang, Mingzhen; Dai, Shuang; Zhang, Xianwen; Wang, Sen; Du, Zhen; Ma, Bo; Du, Baoxia (2020-10-07). "Conifer‐dominant palynoflora from the Lower Cretaceous in Ordos Basin, China: Biostratigraphical and palaeoclimatic implications". Geological Journal. 56 (3): 1549–1563. doi:10.1002/gj.4015. ISSN 0072-1050.

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