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Zwethau Formation

Coordinates: 51°36′N 13°36′E / 51.6°N 13.6°E / 51.6; 13.6
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Zwethau Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian Stage 3 (Atdabanian)
TypeFormation
Unit ofFalkenberg Group
Sub-unitsUpper & Lower Torgau members
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates51°36′N 13°36′E / 51.6°N 13.6°E / 51.6; 13.6
Approximate paleocoordinates38°06′S 106°36′E / 38.1°S 106.6°E / -38.1; 106.6
RegionBrandenburg
Country Germany
Zwethau Formation is located in Germany
Zwethau Formation
Zwethau Formation (Germany)
Zwethau Formation is located in Brandenburg
Zwethau Formation
Zwethau Formation (Brandenburg)

The Zwethau Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.[1]

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 Zwethau Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Elicki, 1999

Bibliography

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  • Elicki, O (1999), "Palaeoecological significance of calcimicrobial communities during ramp evolution: an example from the Lower Cambrian of Germany", Facies, 41 (1): 27–40, Bibcode:1999Faci...41...27E, doi:10.1007/BF02537458