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Lupata Group

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Lupata Group
Stratigraphic range: Aptian
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsDinosaur Beds
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, sandstone, Felsic Volcanics
OtherShale, marl
Location
Country Mozambique
 Malawi

The Lupata Group is an Aptian geologic formation in Mozambique and Malawi. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607
  2. ^ CD-2, Mwakasyunguti at Fossilworks.org
  3. ^ CD-9, Mwakasyunguti at Fossilworks.org

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