Polecat Bench Formation
| Polecat Bench Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene), ~58–55 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Fort Union Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Montana, Wyoming |
| Country | United States |
The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[2] The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation.[2]
See also
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References
- ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ a b D. E. Russell. 1967. Le Paleocene continental d'Amerique du nord. Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Serie C., Sciences de la Terre 16(2):37-99
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