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Tremembé Formation
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The Tremembé Formation is a major Oligocene geological formation within the Taubaté Basin of Brazil. It is notable for its fossils.
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Location
The Tremembé Formation located within the Taubaté Basin in the state of São Paulo.[1]
Geology
The formation is characterized by lacustrine deposits[2] which were laid down during the Oligocene.[3]
Paleontology
The Tremembé Formation contains many fossils which are of interest to paleontologists.[1][4] Fish are particularly well preserved.[5] Among other mammals significant Sparassodonta and Proborhyaenidae finds have been made.[6]
Fossil content
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Amphibians
Birds
Reptiles
Crocodylomorphs
Lepidosaurs
Testudines
Fish
Mammals
Meridiolestidans
Meridiungulates
Xenarthrans
Metatherians
Rodents
Primates
Bats
Insects
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References
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