Gugyedong Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Hayang Group |
Lithology | |
Primary | Siltstone, conglomerate |
Location | |
Coordinates | 36°00′N 128°30′E / 36.0°N 128.5°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 43°54′N 126°24′E / 43.9°N 126.4°E |
Region | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Country | South Korea |
Extent | Gyeongsang Basin |
The Gugyedong Formation (Korean: 구계동층; Hanja: 龜溪洞層; RR: Gugyedong-cheung), also known as the Guyedong Beds, is an Aptian to Albian geologic formation in South Korea.[1] Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]