Coso Formation
The Coso Formation is a geologic formation in the Coso Range of the Mojave Desert, in Inyo County, California.[1]
| Coso Formation Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Inyo County, California |
| Country | United States |
It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. It yields fossil remains of many species of mammals, including of Equus simplicidens, the Hagerman Horse.
See also
Paleontology portal
California portal
Earth sciences portal
- Paleogene period in California
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
- Paleontology in California
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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