Talparo Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Caparo Clay |
Location | |
Coordinates | 10°36′N 61°18′W / 10.6°N 61.3°W / 10.6; -61.3 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 10°36′N 60°30′W / 10.6°N 60.5°W / 10.6; -60.5 |
Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
Talparo Formation (Trinidad and Tobago) |
The Talparo Formation is a geologic formation in Trinidad and Tobago. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Pliocene period.
See also
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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