Takli Formation
| Takli Formation Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geological formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Claystone, siltstone, marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 21°12′N 79°06′E / 21.2°N 79.1°ECoordinates: 21°12′N 79°06′E / 21.2°N 79.1°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 26°12′S 61°30′E / 26.2°S 61.5°E |
| Region | Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| Country |  India |
| Type section | |
| Named for | |
  Takli Formation (India) | |
The Takli Formation is a Maastrichtian geologic formation in India.[1] Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]
See also[]
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
References[]
- ^ Tákli Plain, northwest of Nagpur at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
Bibliography[]
- ; , and . 2004. The Dinosauria, 2nd edition, 1–880. Berkeley: University of California Press. Accessed 2019-02-21. ISBN 0-520-24209-2
Categories:
- Geologic formations of India
- Cretaceous Asia
- Maastrichtian Stage
- Shale formations
- Siltstone formations
- Marl formations
- Fluvial deposits
- Lacustrine deposits
- Paleontology in India