Arauz Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Emsian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Abadia Group |
Sub-units | Lezna & Requejada Members |
Lithology | |
Primary | Marl |
Other | Shale, limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 43°00′N 0°54′W / 43.0°N 0.9°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 43°00′S 35°24′E / 43.0°S 35.4°E |
Region | Palencia |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Arauz River |
The Arauz Formation is an Emsian fossiliferous stratigraphic unit in Spain.[1] It is a member of the Abadia Group. It is situated in the Province of Palencia, North Spain. It is in the north of Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina where the Rio Arauz lies. It is from the Devonian of Spain.[2]
Fossil content
[edit]The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Arauz Formation in the Paleobiology Database
- ^ Silur und Devon im Arauz-Gebiet (Prov. Palencia, N-Spanien). H. Jahnke, A. Henn, H. Mader and J. Schweineberg, 1983, Newsletters on Stratigraphy, 13(1), pages 40-66, doi:10.1127/nos/13/1983/40