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The Güines Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early to Middle Miocene period. Among others, fossils of the prehistoric dugong, Metaxytherium were found in the formation.[1]
Güines Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Early-Mid Miocene | |
Type | Formation |
Overlies | Lagunitas Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 22.9°N 81.7°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 23.1°N 78.9°W |
Region | Matanzas Province |
Country | Cuba |
Type section | |
Named for | Güines |
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