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Coordinates: 23°42′N 69°00′E / 23.7°N 69.0°E / 23.7; 69.0
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The '''Bhuj Formation''' is a [[Mesozoic]] ([[Tithonian]] to [[Aptian]]) geologic [[Formation (geology)|formation]] in [[India]]. Fossil [[sauropod]] tracks and tracks from the [[ichnogenus|ichnogenera]] ''[[Skolithos]]'', ''[[Diplocraterion]]'', ''[[Pholeus]]'' and ''[[Planolites]]'' have been reported from the formation.<ref name="dinosaurdistribution">Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.</ref>
The '''Bhuj Formation''' is a [[Mesozoic]] ([[Tithonian]] to [[Aptian]]) geologic [[Formation (geology)|formation]] in [[India]]. Fossil [[sauropod]] tracks and tracks from the [[ichnogenus|ichnogenera]] ''[[Skolithos]]'', ''[[Diplocraterion]]'', ''[[Pholeus]]'' and ''[[Planolites]]'' have been reported from the formation.<ref name="dinosaurdistribution">Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.</ref>
==Paleo Flora and Fauna==
*[[Sauropoda]] indet


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 05:30, 28 January 2024

Bhuj Formation
Stratigraphic range: Tithonian–Aptian
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsUmia, Ghuneri & Ukra members
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates23°42′N 69°00′E / 23.7°N 69.0°E / 23.7; 69.0
Approximate paleocoordinates30°18′S 33°48′E / 30.3°S 33.8°E / -30.3; 33.8
RegionGujarat, Kutch
Country India
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The Bhuj Formation is a Mesozoic (Tithonian to Aptian) geologic formation in India. Fossil sauropod tracks and tracks from the ichnogenera Skolithos, Diplocraterion, Pholeus and Planolites have been reported from the formation.[1]

Paleo Flora and Fauna

See also

References

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

Bibliography

  • Template:Cite LSA ISBN 0-520-24209-2