Wichita Group
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The Wichita Group is a geologic group in the Permian Red Beds. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsNocona Formation, Petrolia Formation, Waggoner Ranch Formation, Belle Plains Formation
UnderliesPease River Group
OverliesBowie Group
| Wichita Group | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Group |
| Sub-units | Nocona Formation, Petrolia Formation, Waggoner Ranch Formation, Belle Plains Formation |
| Underlies | Pease River Group |
| Overlies | Bowie Group |
| Location | |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
Formations of this Group include Nocona Formation, Petrolia Formation, Waggoner Ranch Formation and The Belle Plains Formation, witch includes Valera Shale.
See also
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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