| Coso Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Inyo County, California |
| Country | United States |
The Coso Formation is a geologic formation in the Coso Range of the Mojave Desert, in Inyo County, California.
It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period. It yields fossil remains of many species of mammals, including of Equus simplicidens, the Hagerman Horse.
See also
- Paleogene period in California
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
- Paleontology in California
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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