Taphonomic studies of the fossil insects of the Middle Eocene Kishenehn Formation

Published: Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
The lacustrine oil shales of the Coal Creek Member of the Kishenehn Formation in northwestern Montana comprise a relatively unstudied middle Eocene fossil insect locality. Herein, we detail the stratigraphic position of the fossiliferous unit, describe the insect fauna of the Coal Creek locality and document its bias towards very small but remarkably preserved insects. In addition, the depositional environment is examined and the mineral...
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Title
Taphonomic studies of the fossil insects of the Middle Eocene Kishenehn Formation
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
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