A new fossiliferous site is described south of Manta on the north coast of Ecuador. Estuarine sediments overlaying Quaternary terraced deposits contain abundant vertebrate remains belonging to the following taxa: Eremotherium cf. laurillardi or E. rusconii, Haplomastodon chimborazi, and Geochelone s.1. On the basis of geological context and the fossil assemblage, a probable Early Holocene age is suggested, although a latest Pleistocene age cannot be ruled out. This discovery will provide crucial new information to enhance knowledge of the geologic and faunistic evolution of the area.
A new vertebrate fossiliferous site from Late Quaternary of San Josè on the North Coast of Ecuador. Preliminary Note
BIANUCCI, GIOVANNI;RAGAINI, LUCA;LANDINI, WALTER
2001-01-01
Abstract
A new fossiliferous site is described south of Manta on the north coast of Ecuador. Estuarine sediments overlaying Quaternary terraced deposits contain abundant vertebrate remains belonging to the following taxa: Eremotherium cf. laurillardi or E. rusconii, Haplomastodon chimborazi, and Geochelone s.1. On the basis of geological context and the fossil assemblage, a probable Early Holocene age is suggested, although a latest Pleistocene age cannot be ruled out. This discovery will provide crucial new information to enhance knowledge of the geologic and faunistic evolution of the area.File in questo prodotto:
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