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Wengener Schichten Formation

Coordinates: 42°18′N 18°54′E / 42.3°N 18.9°E / 42.3; 18.9
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Wengener Schichten Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ladinian
~242–235 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone
Location
Coordinates42°18′N 18°54′E / 42.3°N 18.9°E / 42.3; 18.9
Approximate paleocoordinates2°00′N 25°12′E / 2.0°N 25.2°E / 2.0; 25.2
Country Montenegro
Wengener Schichten Formation is located in Montenegro
Wengener Schichten Formation
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

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The following fossils were reported from the formation:[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wengener Schichten Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Bachmayer & Kollmann, 1968

Bibliography

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  • Bachmayer, F.; H. A, Kollmann (1968), "Ein Ophiure aus der Trias Jugoslawiens", Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien, 72: 645–648