Zhaoying Formation
Zhaoying Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Coniacian ~89–87 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Siltstone |
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Coordinates | ![]() ![]() Zhaoying Formation (China) Show map of China![]() ![]() Zhaoying Formation (Henan) Show map of Henan |
The Zhaoying Formation is a Coniacian geologic formation in Henan Province, China.[1] Fossil dinosaur eggs of Ovaloolithus sp. have been reported from the formation.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Zhaoying village, Xixia county at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
Bibliography
- ISBN 0-520-24209-2
Further reading
- Y. Li, Y. Liu, X. Chen and G. Zhao. 1996. Dinosaurian Embryo II: Young Dinosaur-bones in Ovaloolithus. Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 21(6):608-610