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Hanksville quarry is the name given a paleontological excavation site approximately 150 feet wide by 600 feet long near Hanksville, Utah where scientists have found a mix of remains of sauropods, trees, freshwater clams, and other species dating between 145 million years ago to 150 million years ago. The mix of remains deposited in this one location provide a unique opportunity to scientists to study the ecology of the area in the late Jurassic period.

References

  • Stark, Mike (2008-6-17), Utah announces 'major dinosaur fossil discovery', Associated Press, retrieved 2008-6-17 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |publication-date= (help)
  • Gillette, David D. (1999), Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah, Utah Department of Natural Resources, ISBN 1557916349
  • Professor digs bones, Western Courier, 2008-06-25
  • Major Jurassic-era dinosaur find in Utah, Red Deer Advocate, Alberta Local News, 2008-07-15
  • Handwerk, Brian (2008-06-17), "Amazing" Dinosaur Trove Discovered in Utah, National Geographic News
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