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Allen Formation

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Type
  
Geological formation

Unit of
  
Malargüe Group

Overlies
  
Anacleto Formation

Allen Formation

The Allen Formation is a geological formation in Argentina whose strata date back to the Late Cretaceous (middle Campanian to early Maastrichtian. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

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Dinosaurs

Dinosaur eggs are known from the formation.

Pterosaurs

Fragmentary fossils are known from the formation.

Mammals

The mammal fauna of the Allen Formation is known from seven teeth, which document the presence of several species.

References

Allen Formation Wikipedia


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