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Polecat Bench Formation

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Polecat Bench Formation
Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene),
~58–55 Ma Preκž’ κž’ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
TypeFormation
Unit ofFort Union Formation
Location
RegionMontana, Wyoming
CountryUnited States

The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation.

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References

  1. Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. ^ D. E. Russell. 1967. Le Paleocene continental d'Amerique du nord. Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Serie C., Sciences de la Terre 16(2):37-99


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