Jydegaard Formation

Jydegaard Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Berriasian-early Valanginian
~145–139 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofNyker Group
Sub-unitsRødbjerg & Tornhøj Members
UnderliesArnager Greensand Formation
OverliesRobbedale Formation
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone, sandstone
Location
Coordinates55°06′N 14°48′E / 55.1°N 14.8°E / 55.1; 14.8
Approximate paleocoordinates47°12′N 21°24′E / 47.2°N 21.4°E / 47.2; 21.4
RegionBornholm
Country Denmark
Jydegaard Formation is located in Denmark
Jydegaard Formation
Jydegaard Formation (Denmark)

The Jydegaard Formation (also spelled as 'Jydegård') is a geological formation dating to the Early Cretaceous, about 145–139 million years ago. It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.[1]

  1. ^ Bonde, Niels; Christiansen, Per (2003). "New dinosaurs from Denmark". Comptes Rendus Palevol. 2 (1): 13–26. Bibcode:2003CRPal...2...13B. doi:10.1016/S1631-0683(03)00009-5.