Bryant Knob Formation

The Bryant Knob Formation is a geologic formation in Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

Bryant Knob Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
TypeFormation
Unit ofEdgewood Group
Sub-unitsKissenger Limestone
UnderliesBowling Green Dolomite
OverliesNoix Limestone
Lithology
Primarybioclastic limestone
Othershale, dolomitic limestone
Location
RegionPike County, NE Missouri
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forBryant Knob
Named byThompson and Satterfield, 1975 [1]

See also

References
  1. Thompson, Thomas L., 2001, Lexicon of Stratigraphic Nomenclature in Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey, Report of Investigation Number 73, p 43
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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