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Jewett Sand Formation

Geologic formation in California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Jewett Sand Formation is a geologic formation in California, United States. It preserves fossils dating back to the Miocene Epoch of the Neogene period.

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Vertebrates

Cartilaginous fishes

Sharks

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Fossil teeth of C. hastalis

Rays and skates

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Bat ray in kelp forest, San Clemente Island.

Bony Fishes

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A modern Scorpaenid fish.

Reptiles

Birds

Mammals

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Skeleton of Allodesmus at the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, Japan.
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Invertebrates

Bivalves

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A modern member of the genus Pinna.

Gastropods

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The sculpture of the shell of this modern member of the genus Epitonium has raised ribs that are known as costae. Costae are an almost universal feature in shells of Epitonium species.

Scaphopods

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A modern member of the genus Dentalium.
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