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List Of Fossiliferous Stratigraphic Units In Mississippi
This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of Mississippi, U.S. Sites See also * Paleontology in Mississippi References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mississippi Mississippi Stratigraphic units A stratigraphic unit is a volume of rock of identifiable origin and relative age range that is defined by the distinctive and dominant, easily mapped and recognizable petrographic, lithologic or paleontologic features (facies) that characterize ... Stratigraphy of Mississippi Mississippi geography-related lists United States geology-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stratigraphic Units
A stratigraphic unit is a volume of rock of identifiable origin and relative age range that is defined by the distinctive and dominant, easily mapped and recognizable petrographic, lithologic or paleontologic features (facies) that characterize it. Units must be ''mappable'' and ''distinct'' from one another, but the contact need not be particularly distinct. For instance, a unit may be defined by terms such as "when the sandstone component exceeds 75%". Lithostratigraphic units Sequences of sedimentary and volcanic rocks are subdivided the basis of their shared or associated lithology. Formally identified lithostratigraphic units are structured in a hierarchy of lithostratigraphic rank, higher rank units generally comprising two or more units of lower rank. Going from smaller to larger in rank, the main lithostratigraphic ranks are Bed, Member, Formation, Group and Supergroup. Formal names of lithostratigraphic units are assigned by geological surveys. Units of formation or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owl Creek Formation
The Owl Creek Formation is a geologic formation ranging from Tennessee to Mississippi. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period. Ornithomimids and ceratopsid remains are known from the formation. The ceratopsid tooth could represent a chasmosaurine. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Tennessee * Paleontology in Tennessee Paleontology in Tennessee refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Tennessee. During the early part of the Paleozoic era, Tennessee was covered by a warm, shallow sea. This sea was home to br ... References * Cretaceous geology of Tennessee Cretaceous Mississippi Cretaceous Missouri {{Tennessee-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mint Spring Marl
The Mint Spring Marl is a geologic formation in Mississippi. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mississippi * Paleontology in Mississippi The location of the state of Mississippi Paleontology in Mississippi refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Mississippi. The oldest rocks in Mississippi date back to the Late Devonian. ... References * Geologic formations of Mississippi {{Mississippi-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clayton Formation
The Clayton Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Illinois This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of Illinois, U.S. Sites See also * Paleontology in Illinois References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Illinois Illinois Stratigr ... References * Paleogene Illinois Paleogene Georgia (U.S. state) Paleogene Mississippi Paleogene geology of Tennessee {{Illinois-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midway Group
The Midway Group is a geologic group in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Alabama. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Tennessee * Paleontology in Tennessee Paleontology in Tennessee refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Tennessee. During the early part of the Paleozoic era, Tennessee was covered by a warm, shallow sea. This sea was home to br ... References * Geologic groups of Arkansas Paleogene Arkansas Geologic groups of Tennessee {{Tennessee-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianna Limestone
The Marianna Limestone is a limestone geologic formation located in Alabama, northwestern Florida, and Mississippi. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period of the early Cenozoic Era. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Alabama * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Florida See also * Paleontology in Florida References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Florida Florida Stratigraphic units Stratigraphy of Florida Florida geography-related lists United States geology-related lists ... * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mississippi References * Limestone formations of the United States Geologic formations of Alabama Geologic formations of Florida Geologic formations of Mississippi Paleogene Alabama Paleogene Florida Paleogene Mississippi Paleogene stratigraphic units of North America {{paleogene-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosciusko Formation
The Kosciusko Formation is a geologic formation in Mississippi. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mississippi * Paleontology in Mississippi The location of the state of Mississippi Paleontology in Mississippi refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Mississippi. The oldest rocks in Mississippi date back to the Late Devonian. ... References * Paleogene Mississippi {{Mississippi-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yazoo Clay
Yazoo Clay is a clay geologic formation in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It was named after a bluff along the Yazoo River at Yazoo City, Mississippi It contains is a type of clay known as montmorillonite, making it a poor foundation material due to the fact that moisture causes extreme changes in volume. Sand, pyrite, and marl have all been noted in the formation. It preserves fossils from the Eocene, including the prehistoric cetacean Cetacea (; , ) is an infraorder of aquatic mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Key characteristics are their fully aquatic lifestyle, streamlined body shape, often large size and exclusively carnivorous diet. They propel them ... Basilosaurus. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Alabama * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mississippi * Paleontology in Alabama * Paleontology in Mississippi References * * Geologic formations of Alabama Paleogene Louisiana Paleogene Mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moodys Branch Formation
The Moodys Branch Formation is a geologic formation in Georgia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Georgia (U.S. state) * Paleontology in Georgia (U.S. state) The location and boundaries of the U.S. state of Georgia Paleontology in Georgia refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Georgia. During the early part of the Paleozoic, Georgia was l ... References * Paleogene Georgia (U.S. state) Paleogene Alabama Paleogene Louisiana Paleogene Mississippi Paleogene Florida {{GeorgiaUS-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Group
The Jackson Group is a geologic group in Arkansas and North Carolina. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene to Neogene The Neogene ( ), informally Upper Tertiary or Late Tertiary, is a geologic period and system that spans 20.45 million years from the end of the Paleogene Period million years ago (Mya) to the beginning of the present Quaternary Period Mya. ... period. The area is where the type specimen of Basilosaurus and ancient whale confused to be a reptile was found. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in North Carolina References * Geologic groups of Arkansas Paleogene Arkansas Paleogene geology of North Carolina {{Arkansas-geologic-formation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Formation
The Jackson Formation is a geologic formation in Tennessee. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. Exposed only in bluffs along Mississippi River with thickness at least 60 feet. Primary rock type is sand. Secondary rock type is clay or mud. Other rock types include slit and lignite. "Light gray to buff, medium- to very fine-grained silty sand, interbedded with light gray clayey silt." From the Tertiary geological age. Jackson Formation siltstones are exposed in western Tennessee in the Mississippi River bluffs. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Tennessee * Paleontology in Tennessee Paleontology in Tennessee refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Tennessee. During the early part of the Paleozoic era, Tennessee was covered by a warm, shallow sea. This sea was home to br ... References * Paleogene geology of Texas Paleogene geology of Tennessee Paleogene Mississippi {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
