Osobb Formation

Osobb Formation
Stratigraphic range: Triassic
TypeGeological formation
Location
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States

The Osobb Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.

Fossil content

Cnidarians

Cnidarians reported from the Osobb Formation
Genus Species Presence Material Notes Images
Ampakabastrea A. cowichanensis Augusta Mountain.[1] 3 specimens.[1] A stony coral also found in Alaska, Vancouver Island & the Luning Formation.
Ceriostella C. martini Augusta Mountain.[1] One specimen (UMIP 7160).[1] A stony coral also found in Alaaka & the Luning Formation.
Coryphyllidae indetermined genus Augusta Mountain.[1] A colony fragment (UMIP 7157).[1] A stony coral.
Khytrastrea K. silberlingi Augusta Mountains.[1] 4 specimens.[1] A stony coral.
Margarogyra M. silberlingi Augusta Mountain.[1] 2 specimens (UMIP 7165 & 7166).[1] A stony coral also found in the Luning Formation.
Nevadoseris N. punctata Cain Mountain & Augusta Mountain.[1] 6 specimens.[1] A stony coral also found in the Luning Formation.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Roniewicz, Ewa; Stanley, George D. (September 2013). "Upper Triassic corals from Nevada, western North America, and the implications for paleoecology and paleogeography". Journal of Paleontology. 87 (5): 934–964. doi:10.1666/12-081. ISSN 0022-3360.


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