Wengener Schichten Formation
Wengener Schichten Formation Stratigraphic range: Ladinian ~ | |
---|---|
Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Mudstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 42°18′N 18°54′E / 42.3°N 18.9°ECoordinates: 42°18′N 18°54′E / 42.3°N 18.9°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 2°00′N 25°12′E / 2.0°N 25.2°E |
Country | ![]() |
![]() ![]() Wengener Schichten Formation (Montenegro) |
The Wengener Schichten Formation is a geologic formation in Montenegro. It preserves bivalve and brittle star fossils dating back to the Ladinian of the Triassic period.[1]
Fossil content[]
The following fossils were reported from the formation:[1][2]
- Bivalves
- Ophiuroidea
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Wengener Schichten Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Bachmayer & Kollmann, 1968
Bibliography[]
- , and . 1968. Ein Ophiure aus der Trias Jugoslawiens. 72. 645 – 648..
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Montenegro
- Triassic System of Europe
- Ladinian Stage
- Mudstone formations
- Deep marine deposits
- Paleontology in Montenegro