Ohlsbach Formation
The Ohlsbach Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Gzhelian stage of the Late Carboniferous period.
| Ohlsbach Formation Stratigraphic range: Gzhelian ~303–299 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Coal |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48.5°N 8.2°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 0.9°N 18.4°E |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country |  Germany |
| Extent | Baden-Baden Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Hinterohlsbach |
  Ohlsbach Formation (Germany) | |
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]
References
- Ohlsbach Formation at Fossilworks.org
- Hinterohlsbach at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
- J. T. Sterzel. 1904. Über einige neue Fossilreste. Bericht der Naturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft zu Chemnitz 15:LXIX-LXXII
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