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Grès de Boisset

Coordinates: 46°54′N 5°54′E / 46.9°N 5.9°E / 46.9; 5.9
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Grès de Boisset
Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian
~206–202 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMarl
Location
Coordinates46°54′N 5°54′E / 46.9°N 5.9°E / 46.9; 5.9
Approximate paleocoordinates33°48′N 9°12′E / 33.8°N 9.2°E / 33.8; 9.2
RegionFranche-Comté
Country France
Type section
Named forBoisset
Grès de Boisset is located in France
Grès de Boisset
Grès de Boisset (France)

The Grès de Boisset (Boisset [fr] sandstone) is a geologic formation in France.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Rhaetian stage of the Late Triassic period.

Fossil content

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The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1][2]

Mammals

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Fish

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Grès de Boisset at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Cuny, 1993

Bibliography

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  • Cuny, G (1993), "Discovery of Mammals in the Upper Triassic of the Jura (France). Lucas, S.G. and Morales, M. eds.: The Nonmarine Triassic", New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Bulletin, 3: 95–99