Patoka Formation
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Geological formation in Illinois, USA
| Patoka Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | McLeansboro Group |
| Underlies | Bond Formation |
| Overlies | Shelburn Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Illinois and Indiana |
| Country | United States |
The Patoka Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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