| Gros Ventre Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Cambrian | |
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| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Wolsey Shale, Death Canyon Limestone, Park Shale |
| Underlies | Gallatin Formation |
| Overlies | Flathead Formation |
| Thickness | 675 Feet |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Shale, Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Wyoming |
| Country | United States |
The Gros Ventre Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming, USA. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period. The Gros Ventre consists of three main members; the Wolsey Shale, the Death Canyon Limestone, and the Park Shale.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Cambrian Stratigraphy of Northwestern Wyoming, B. Maxwell Miller, 1936
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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