This is a list of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Peru.
List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Córdova Aguilar, 2009, p.74
- ^ Córdova Aguilar, 2009, p.75
- ^ Lomas Terrace Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Máncora Tablazo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Huacllaco Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ La Planchada Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Juan Terrace Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ San Sebastián Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Taime Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Pisco Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Madre de Dios Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Contamana Group at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Miramar Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Tumbes Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Ipururo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cardalitos Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Navidad Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Camana Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Montera Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Pebas Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Zorritos Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Bala Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chilcatay Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chambira Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Upper Moquegua Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Heath Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Caballas Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ El Milagro Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Paracas Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Pozo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Máncora Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Otuma Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Yumaque Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cone Hill Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Mirador Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Saman Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Pale Greda Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Salina Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Yahuarango Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Restin Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Parinas Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Talara Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Terebratula Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Verdun Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cajaruro Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Negritos Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Mogollón Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Muñani Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chacras Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Atascadero Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Carnoas Shale at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Lobitos Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Huchpayacu Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Couches Rouges Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Monte Grande Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Radiolite Sandstone at Fossilworks.org
- ^ El Cenizo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ La Tortuga Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Upper Vilquechico Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Bagua (=Chota) Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ La Mesa Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chonta Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Vivián Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Celendín Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cajamarca Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Coñor Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Quillquiñán Group at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Romirón Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Oriente Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Mujarún Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Mujarrún Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Yumagual Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Raya Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Crisnejas Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chulec Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Inca Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Pariatambo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Agua Caliente Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Esperanza Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Moreno et al., 2012, p.75
- ^ Atocongo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Carhuaz Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Santa Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Punta Moreno Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Sapotal Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chocolate Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Condorsinga Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Aramachay Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Chambara Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Mitu Group at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Copacabana Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Tarma Group at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Ambo Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cocachacra Shale at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Lampa Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Calapuja Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Contaya Formation at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Gutiérrez Marco & Villas, 2007, p.548
- ^ San José Formation at Fossilworks.org
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