Weißjura Formation
Geologic formation in Germany
| Weißjura Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Jurassic | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
The Weißjura Formation is a Limestone geologic formation located in the Swabian Jura (Swabian Alps) range, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Wimsener Höhle is a Karst cave in the formation. The Zwiefalter Aach river flows out through the water cave.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
See also
Germany portal
Paleontology portal
- Jurassic Germany
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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