Polecat Bench Formation
Polecat Bench Formation Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene), ~ | |
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Type | Formation |
Unit of | Fort Union Formation |
Location | |
Region | Montana, Wyoming |
Country | United States |
The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[2] The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b D. E. Russell. 1967. Le Paleocene continental d'Amerique du nord. Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Serie C., Sciences de la Terre 16(2):37-99
Categories:
- Paleogene Montana
- Paleogene geology of Wyoming
- Thanetian Stage
- Ypresian Stage
- Western United States geologic formation stubs
- Montana geography stubs
- Paleogene stubs