Durlston Formation

Durlston Formation
Stratigraphic range: Berriasian 145–139 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofPurbeck Group
Sub-unitsStair Hole Member, Peveril Point Member
UnderliesWessex Formation, Ashdown Formation
OverliesLulworth Formation
Thickness18 to 57 m
Lithology
Primarylimestone and mudstone
Location
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Type section
Named forDurlston Bay

The Durlston Formation is a geologic formation in England. Particularly in the Isle of Purbeck. It preserves fossils dating back to the Berriasian stage of the Lower Cretaceous.[1]

Vertebrate paleobiota

Crocodyliformes

Crocodyliformes reported from the Durlston Formation
Genus Species Location Stratigraphic position Material Notes Images
Goniopholis G. simus

See also

References

  1. ^ British Geological Survey. "Durlston Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units.


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