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Benkersandstein Formation

Coordinates: 49°54′N 11°36′E / 49.9°N 11.6°E / 49.9; 11.6
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Benkersandstein Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
~235–222 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofKeuper Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates49°54′N 11°36′E / 49.9°N 11.6°E / 49.9; 11.6
Approximate paleocoordinates22°42′N 16°00′E / 22.7°N 16.0°E / 22.7; 16.0
RegionBavaria
Country Germany
Benkersandstein Formation is located in Germany
Benkersandstein Formation
Benkersandstein Formation (Germany)
Benkersandstein Formation is located in Bavaria
Benkersandstein Formation
Benkersandstein Formation (Bavaria)

The Benkersandstein (German for Benker Sandstone) is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Triassic (Carnian) period. Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.[1]

Fossil content

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

Bibliography

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  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; Osmólska, Halszka (2004), The Dinosauria, 2nd edition, Berkeley: University of California Press, pp. 1–880, ISBN 0-520-24209-2, retrieved 2019-02-21

Further reading

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  • K. Rehnelt. 1959. Neue Reptilienfährten-Funde aus der germanischen Trias [New reptile footprint discoveries in the German Trias]. Jahrbuch des Staatlichen Museum für Mineralogie und Geologie zu Dresden 1959:97-103
  • K. Rehnelt. 1950. Beitrag über Fährtenspuren im unteren Gipskeuper von Bayreuth [Contribution on the trackways from the lower Gipskeuper of Bayreuth]. Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Bayreuth, Abhandlungen 1950:27-36
  • G. Münster. 1836. Communications addressed to Professor Bronn. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geognosie, Geologie und Petrefaktenkunde 1836:580-581