Ashley_Formation

Ashley Formation

Ashley Formation

Geologic formation in South Carolina, U.S.

The Ashley Formation is a geologic formation in South Carolina. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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Vertebrate fauna

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Reptiles

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Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
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Fish

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References

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