Molecap Greensand
| Molecap Greensand Stratigraphic range: Turonian-Santonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Coolyena Group |
| Underlies | Gingin Chalk |
| Overlies | Osborne Formation |
| Thickness | Up to 80 m (260 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Greensand, sandstone, clay |
| Location | |
| Region | Western Australia |
| Country |
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The Molecap Greensand is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation, located in the state of Western Australia in Australia.
A proximal pedal phalanx from an indeterminate theropod has been recovered from the formation,[1][2] alongside a jaw fragment of a pterosaur.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Long, John A. (1995). "A theropod dinosaur bone from the Late Cretaceous Molecap Greensand, Western Australia". Records of the Western Australian Museum. 17: 143–146.
- ↑ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution" Pp. 517-607. in Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2. " Pp. 517-607.
- ↑ Kear, Benjamin P.; Deacon, Geoff L.; Siverson, Mikael (2010-09). "Remains of a Late Cretaceous pterosaur from the Molecap Greensand of Western Australia". Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology. 34 (3): 273–279. doi:10.1080/03115511003661651. ISSN 0311-5518. Check date values in:
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