The Marks Head Formation is a
geologic formation in
Georgia. It preserves
fossils
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dating back to the
Burdigalian stage of the
Miocene period.
[Marks Head Formation]
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See also
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Paleontology in Georgia (U.S. state) The location and boundaries of the U.S. state of Georgia
Paleontology in Georgia refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Georgia. During the early part of the Paleozoic, Georgia was l ...
References
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Bibliography
* A. E. Pratt and R. M. Petkewich. 1989. Fossil vertebrates from the Marks Head Formation (Early Miocene) of Southeastern Georgia. Georgia Journal of Science 47(1):20-20
Geologic formations of Georgia (U.S. state)
Geologic formations of Florida
Miocene Series of North America
Neogene Georgia (U.S. state)
Neogene Florida
Burdigalian
Sandstone formations
Phosphorite formations
Shallow marine deposits
Paleontology in Georgia (U.S. state)