The Dürrestein Formation is a Carnian geologic formation in Italy. Fossil prosauropod tracks have been reported from the formation.[1]

Dürrestein Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
222–208 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates46°42′N 12°12′E / 46.7°N 12.2°E / 46.7; 12.2
Approximate paleocoordinates13°18′N 19°54′E / 13.3°N 19.9°E / 13.3; 19.9
Country Italy
ExtentSouthern Limestone Alps
Dürrestein Formation is located in Italy
Dürrestein Formation
Dürrestein Formation (Italy)

Fossil content

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

Sponges
Corals

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, pp.517-607
  2. ^ Tosti et al., 2014

Bibliography

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  • Tosti, F.; Mastandrea, A.; Guido, A.; Demasi, F.; Russo, F.; Riding, R. (2014), "Biogeochemical and redox record of mid–late Triassic reef evolution in the Italian Dolomites", Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 399: 52–66, doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2014.01.029
  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; Osmólska, Halszka (2004), The Dinosauria, 2nd edition, Berkeley: University of California Press, pp. 1–880, ISBN 0-520-24209-2, retrieved 2019-02-21