The Dongxing Formation (Chinese: 东兴组) is a geological formation in Guangxi, China. It dates to the Late Jurassic. It is named for Dongxing County in Guangxi. It is made up of quartzitic arkose interbedded with purplish red mudstone.[1] Jingiella dongxingensis, a species of sauropod dinosaur, is known from this formation.[2]
| Dongxing Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Upper Jurassic | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Location | |
| Region | Guangxi |
| Country | China |
References edit
- ^ Zhang, Shouxin, ed. (2009-08-13). Geological Formation Names of China (1866—2000). Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-93824-8. ISBN 978-3-540-93824-8.
- ^ Ren, Xin-Xin; Wang, Xu-Ri; Ji, Yan-Nan; Guo, Zhen; Ji, Qiang (2024-02-22). "The first mamenchisaurid from the Upper Jurassic Dongxing Formation of Guangxi, southernmost China". Historical Biology. doi:10.1080/08912963.2024.2309287.
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