Zwethau Formation

The Zwethau Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.[1]

Zwethau Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian Stage 3 (Atdabanian)
TypeFormation
Unit ofFalkenberg Group
Sub-unitsUpper & Lower Torgau members
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates51.6°N 13.6°E / 51.6; 13.6
Approximate paleocoordinates38.1°S 106.6°E / -38.1; 106.6
RegionBrandenburg
Country Germany
Zwethau Formation (Germany)
Zwethau Formation (Brandenburg)

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

See also

References

  1. Zwethau Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Elicki, 1999

Bibliography

  • Elicki, O. 1999. Palaeoecological significance of calcimicrobial communities during ramp evolution: an example from the Lower Cambrian of Germany. Facies 41. 27–40.
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