The Coumiac Formation is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dated to the Devonian period.
| Coumiac Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
The Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the base of the Famennian Stage of the Devonian is located at Coumiac quarry (43°28′14″N 3°03′35″E / 43.4705°N 3.0597°E) near Cessenon-sur-Orb.[1]
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References
edit- ^ Klapper, G.; Feist, R.; Becker, R.T.; House, M.R. (1993). "Definition of the Frasnian/Famennian Stage boundary". Episodes. 16 (4): 433–441. doi:10.18814/epiiugs/1993/v16i4/003.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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