Los Colorados Formation

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geological_formation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ceratosauria
gptkb:Probainognathus
gptkbp:age Late Triassic
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:dinosaur
sedimentary processes
sedimentary basins
paleoecology
paleoclimatology
ancient ecosystems
ancient river systems
ancient climates
ancient landforms
ancient biodiversity
ancient sedimentary environments
early dinosaurs
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:item
siltstone
gptkbp:contains gptkb:dinosaur
coal deposits
microfossils
trace fossils
sedimentary structures
plant fossils
claystone
paleosols
invertebrate fossils
paleoenvironmental indicators
vertebrate fossils
bioturbation structures
gypsum layers
fossilized remains of reptiles
evaporites
fossilized fish remains
fossilized amphibians
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:San_Juan_Province
gptkb:La_Rioja_Province
northwestern Argentina
Los Colorados area
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Los Colorados Formation
gptkbp:is_atype_of gptkb:Los_Monos_Formation
Quebrada del Toro Formation
gptkbp:is_characterized_by red beds
gptkbp:is_described_as P. A. C. de la Fuente
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:dinosaur
geological research
paleontological research
scientific studies
geological heritage
geological tourism
paleobiology
stratigraphy
geological education
geological mapping
geological conservation
sedimentary geology
understanding Triassic ecosystems
understanding sedimentary environments
gptkbp:is_studied_in geologists
sedimentology
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Argentina
gptkbp:named_after Los Colorados
gptkbp:notable_for diverse fossil assemblages
gptkbp:part_of Geological formations of Argentina
Geological history of Argentina
Ischigualasto-Villa Union Basin
gptkbp:provides insight into ancient environments
gptkbp:research paleontologists
gptkbp:significance gptkb:dinosaur