Theodosia Formation
| Theodosia Formation Stratigraphic range: Ordovician | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Arkansas, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Theodosia, Ozark County, Missouri[1] |
The Theodosia Formation is a geologic formation in Arkansas and Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ordovician period.
The Rich Fountain Formation was proposed in 1944 as the equivalent of the lower part of the Jefferson City Formation in a new Jefferson City Group. The Theodosia Formation was proposed as the equivalent of the upper Jefferson City and the lower portion of the overlying Cotter Formation.[1]
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Arkansas
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Missouri
- Paleontology in Arkansas
- Paleontology in Missouri
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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