Leukersdorf Formation

Leukersdorf Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Permian,
~291–290 Ma
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Stratigraphy of the Leukersdorf Formation
TypeGeological formation
Location
Country Germany
ExtentChemnitz Basin

The Leukersdorf Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the lower Permian period. The Chemnitz petrified forest occurs within this formation,[1] and fossils have been found in the Leukersdorf Formation since at least 1546.

See also

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References

  1. ^ RÖßLER, RONNY; ZIEROLD, THORID; FENG, ZHUO; KRETZSCHMAR, RALPH; MERBITZ, MATHIAS; ANNACKER, VOLKER; SCHNEIDER, JÖRG W. (2012). "A Snapshot of an Early Permian Ecosystem Preserved by Explosive Volcanism: New Results From the Chemnitz Petrified Forest, Germany". PALAIOS. 27 (11/12): 814–834. ISSN 0883-1351.
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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