Torleite Formation

The Torleite Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Kimmeridgian stage of the Jurassic period. examples of animals that lived in the formation include the a small primitive Megalosaurid theropod dinosaur known as Sciurumimus and the extinct bony fish Anaethalion.

Torleite Formation
Stratigraphic range: Kimmeridgian
TypeFormation
Location
Country Germany

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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