Gugyedong Formation

Gugyedong Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian
~120–100 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofHayang Group
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates36°00′N 128°30′E / 36.0°N 128.5°E / 36.0; 128.5
Approximate paleocoordinates43°54′N 126°24′E / 43.9°N 126.4°E / 43.9; 126.4
RegionGyeongsangbuk-do
Country South Korea
ExtentGyeongsang Basin
Gugyedong Formation is located in South Korea
Gugyedong Formation
Gugyedong Formation (South Korea)

The Gugyedong Formation (Korean: 구계동층; Hanja: 龜溪洞層; RR: Gugyedong-cheung), also known as the Guyedong Beds, is an Aptian to Albian geologic formation in South Korea.[1] Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[2]

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Reptiles
Flora

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Guyedong Formation in the Paleobiology Database
  2. ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, pp.517-607
  3. ^ a b c Kim, Haang-Mook (1983). "Cretaceous dinosaurs from Korea". Journal of the Geological Society of Korea. 19: 115–126.
  4. ^ Lee, Yuong-Nam; Yang, Seong-Young; Park, Eun-Ju (1997). "Sauropod dinosaur remains from the Gyeongsang Supergroup, Korea". Paleontological Society of Korea Special Publication. 2: 103–114.
  5. ^ a b c Kim, Haang Mook; Gishlick, Alan D.; Tsuihiji, Takanobu (April 2005). "The first non-avian maniraptoran skeletal remains from the Lower Cretaceous of Korea" (PDF). Cretaceous Research. 26 (2): 299–306. Bibcode:2005CrRes..26..299K. doi:10.1016/j.cretres.2005.01.001.