Английская Википедия:Candelaria Formation, Nevada

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The Candelaria Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada, United States. The formation comprises shales and limestones deposited in an open marine environment and preserves fossils dating back to the Induan (Griesbachian to Dienerian) age of the Early Triassic epoch.[1][2][3] Outcrops of the Candelaria Formation are present in the Candelaria Hills southeast of the now abandoned mining town of Candelaria (Mineral and Esmeralda counties), and near Willow Springs (Nye County).[2]

Fossil content

Invertebrates

Among the invertebrates, fossils of the following species of ammonoids, nautiloids, and bivalves have been recovered from the formation:[2][3] Шаблон:Div col

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Vertebrates

Among the vertebrates, fossils of the following species of ray-finned fishes[2][4] have been collected from the formation: Шаблон:Div col

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See also

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