Talparo Formation
The Talparo Formation is a geologic formation in Trinidad and Tobago. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Pliocene period.[1]
Talparo Formation Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene | |
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Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Caparo Clay |
Location | |
Coordinates | 10.6°N 61.3°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 10.6°N 60.5°W |
Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
Talparo Formation (Trinidad and Tobago) |
References
- Talparo Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
- P. Jung. 1969. A Pliocene molluscan faunule from Trinidad. Bulletins of American Paleontology 7:85-89
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