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Gugyedong Formation

Coordinates: 36°00′N 128°30′E / 36.0°N 128.5°E / 36.0; 128.5
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Gugyedong Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian
~120–100 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofHayang Group
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates36°00′N 128°30′E / 36.0°N 128.5°E / 36.0; 128.5
Approximate paleocoordinates43°54′N 126°24′E / 43.9°N 126.4°E / 43.9; 126.4
RegionGyeongsangbuk-do
Country South Korea
ExtentGyeongsang Basin
Gugyedong Formation is located in South Korea
Gugyedong Formation
Gugyedong Formation (South Korea)

The Gugyedong Formation (Korean구계동층; Hanja龜溪洞層; RRGugyedong-cheung), also known as the Guyedong Beds, is an Aptian to Albian geologic formation in South Korea.[1] Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Reptiles
Flora

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Guyedong Formation in the Paleobiology Database
  2. ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, pp.517-607
  3. ^ Kim, 1983
  4. ^ a b c Kim et al., 2005

Bibliography

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