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Sharps Formation

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The Sharps Formation is a geologic formation in South Dakota. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene.[1]

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The Sharps Formation is the namesake of the community of Sharps Corner, South Dakota.[2]

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Fossil content

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Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
Notes
Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.

Mammals

Carnivorans

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Eulipotyphlans

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Lagomorphs

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Metatherians

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Primates

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Rodents

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Ungulates

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Reptiles

Squamates

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