Benkersandstein Formation

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]

Benkersandstein Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
~235–222 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofKeuper Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates49.9°N 11.6°E / 49.9; 11.6
Approximate paleocoordinates22.7°N 16.0°E / 22.7; 16.0
RegionBavaria
Country Germany
Benkersandstein Formation (Germany)
Benkersandstein Formation (Bavaria)

Fossil content

See also

References

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

Bibliography

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

Further reading

  • 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
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