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The Coumiac Formation is a geologic formation in France. It preserves fossils dated to the Devonian period.

Coumiac Formation
Stratigraphic range: Devonian
TypeFormation
Location
CountryFrance

The Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the base of the Famennian Stage of the Devonian is located at Coumiac quarry (43°28′14″N 3°03′35″E / 43.4705°N 3.0597°E / 43.4705; 3.0597) near Cessenon-sur-Orb.[1]

See also

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  • Earth sciences portal
  • flagFrance portal
  • iconPaleontology portal
  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in France

References

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  1. ↑ Klapper, G.; Feist, R.; Becker, R.T.; House, M.R. (1993). "Definition of the Frasnian/Famennian Stage boundary". Episodes. 16 (4): 433–441. doi:10.18814/epiiugs/1993/v16i4/003.
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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