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Coso Formation

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Coso Formation
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
TypeFormation
Location
RegionInyo County, California
CountryUnited States

The Coso Formation is a geologic formation in the Coso Range of the Mojave Desert, in Inyo County, California.[1]

It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. It yields fossil remains of many species of mammals, including of Equus simplicidens, the Hagerman Horse.

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.