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Qagannur Formation

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Qagannur Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Cretaceous
TypeGeological formation
Location
Country China

The Qagannur Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in China. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1] The informal sauropod "Nurosaurus" is known from this formation.[2][3]

Paleofauna

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References

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  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
  2. ^ Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
  3. ^ a b c Dong, Z. (1992). Dinosaurian Faunas of China. China Ocean Press. pp. 111–113. ISBN 3-540-52084-8.