Zhaoying Formation
Stratigraphic range: Coniacian
~89–87 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
Location
Coordinates33°18′N 111°30′E / 33.3°N 111.5°E / 33.3; 111.5
Approximate paleocoordinates33°06′N 104°00′E / 33.1°N 104.0°E / 33.1; 104.0
RegionHenan Province
Country China
Type section
Named forZhaoying village
Zhaoying Formation is located in China
Zhaoying Formation
Zhaoying Formation (China)
Zhaoying Formation is located in Henan
Zhaoying Formation
Zhaoying Formation (Henan)

The Zhaoying Formation is a Coniacian geologic formation in Henan Province, China.[1] Fossil dinosaur eggs of Ovaloolithus sp. have been reported from the formation.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Zhaoying village, Xixia county at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

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