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Geologic formation in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mifune Group or Mihune Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in Japan. It contains dinosaur fossils.[1]
Mifune Group | |
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Stratigraphic range: Late Cretaceous, | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Jobu Formation, Kabu Formation, Mihune Formation |
Overlies | Unconformity with metamorphic rocks and Permian Mizukoshi Formation |
Thickness | Over 1500 metres |
Location | |
Country | ![]() |
Fossils found in the unit include indeterminate dinosaur remains, as well as the turtles Adocus, Shachemys, and Tienfucheloides.[2][1]
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