Gower Formation
| Gower Formation Stratigraphic range: Silurian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Unconformity Devonian |
| Overlies | Scotch Grove Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolostone |
| Location | |
| Region | Illinois and Iowa |
| Country | United States |
The Gower Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois and Iowa.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Illinois
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Iowa
References
- ↑ Anderson, Wayne I.; Iowa'S Geological Past: Three Billion Years Of Change, University Of Iowa Press, 1998, p. 121-126 ISBN 978-0877456407
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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