St. Marys Formation

The St. Marys Formation is a geologic formation in Maryland and Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. Fossils of the sperm whale Aulophyseter have been found in the formation.[1]

St. Marys Formation
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
TypeFormation
Location
Region Maryland
 Virginia
Country United States

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.


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