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Arauz Formation

Coordinates: 43°00′N 0°54′W / 43.0°N 0.9°W / 43.0; -0.9
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Arauz Formation
Stratigraphic range: Emsian
~407–392 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofAbadia Group
Sub-unitsLezna & Requejada Members
Lithology
PrimaryMarl
OtherShale, limestone
Location
Coordinates43°00′N 0°54′W / 43.0°N 0.9°W / 43.0; -0.9
Approximate paleocoordinates43°00′S 35°24′E / 43.0°S 35.4°E / -43.0; 35.4
RegionPalencia
Country Spain
Type section
Named forArauz River
Arauz Formation is located in Spain
Arauz Formation
Arauz Formation (Spain)

The Arauz Formation is an Emsian fossiliferous stratigraphic unit in Spain.[1] It is a member of the Abadia Group. It is situated in the Province of Palencia, North Spain. It is in the north of Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina where the Rio Arauz lies. It is from the Devonian of Spain.[2]

Fossil content

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The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Arauz Formation in the Paleobiology Database
  2. ^ Silur und Devon im Arauz-Gebiet (Prov. Palencia, N-Spanien). H. Jahnke, A. Henn, H. Mader and J. Schweineberg, 1983, Newsletters on Stratigraphy, 13(1), pages 40-66, doi:10.1127/nos/13/1983/40