Minturn Formation
| Minturn Formation Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Fountain Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Colorado |
| Country | United States |
The Minturn Formation is a geologic formation in Colorado. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. Among the fossils preserved are of crinoids, spiriferid brachiopods, gastropods, and the spines and teeth of numerous sharks such as Petalodus
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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