Devils Racecourse Formation
The Devils Racecourse Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. The limestones of the formation preserve rudist, bivalve, coral, foraminifera and algae fossils dating back to the Hauterivian stage of the Cretaceous period.[1]
| Devils Racecourse Formation Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian ~136–130 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Copper Limestone Member |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 18.2°N 77.0°W |
| Region | Saint Catherine Parish |
| Country |  Jamaica |
  Devils Racecourse Formation (Jamaica) | |
References
Further reading
- H. Löser, T. A. Stemann, and S. Mitchell. 2009. Oldest scleractinian fauna from Jamaica (Hauterivian, Benbow Inlier). Journal of Paleontology 83(3):333-349
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