Nanjemoy Formation
The Nanjemoy Formation is a geologic formation in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period. Specifically, it dates back to the Ypresian stage of the Eocene epoch. It's known for containing Otodus obliquus and Carcharocles aksuaticus, as well as various other shark and ray species. Crocodilian, snake, turtle, mammal, and bird remains have all been found in this formation.[1]
| Nanjemoy Formation Stratigraphic range: Ypresian | |
|---|---|
 Otodus aksuaticus from the Nanjemoy Formation | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Woodstock Member, Potapaco Member |
| Overlies | Aquia Formation |
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References
- Johnson; et al. (1999). "Early Eocene Vertebrates and Plants from the Fisher/Sullivan Site (Nanjemoy Formation) Stafford County, Virginia" (PDF). Virginia Division of Mineral Resources. Publication 152.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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