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Dakhla Formation

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Dakhla Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsKharga Shale Member
OverliesDuwi Formation
Lithology
PrimaryShale
OtherMarl, Phosphorite
Location
Country Egypt

The Dakhla Formation is a Maastrichtian geologic formation in Egypt. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517–607.

Bibliography

  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.