Bombaso Formation
Bombaso Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Moscovian ~314–307 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Meledis Formation |
Overlies | Variscan basement |
Thickness | 15 m (49 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | ![]() ![]() Bombaso Formation (Austria) |
The Bombaso Formation, also known as Waidegger Conglomerate, Waidegger Group, Waidegg Formation or Collendiaul Formation, is a geologic formation in the Carnic Alps in southern Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Moscovian age of the Carboniferous period.[1]
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]
- Fusulinidae
- Protriticites ovatus[2]
- Protriticites cf. ovoides[2]
- Quasifusulinoides fallax[2]
- Q. intermedius[2]
- Q. quasifusulinoides[2]
- Protriticites sp.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Bombaso Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ a b c d e f Davydov & Krainer, 1999
Bibliography
- Davydov, V.; Krainer, K. (1999), "Fusulinid assemblages and facies of the Bombaso Fm. and basal Meledis Fm. (Moscovian-Kasimovian) in the central Carnic alps (Austria/Italy)", Facies, 40 (1): 157–196, Bibcode:1999Faci...40..157D, doi:10.1007/BF02537473