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D - OPC 988 - Pit #4, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
| Lat/Long (Decimal) | 40.4589,-74.3611 |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinates Derivation | based on nearby landmark |
| Given Location | New Jersey, United States |
| Mindat.org Region (for given coordinates) | Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA |
Collections
| Collection | Reference | Stratigraphic Name | Comments | Lithology | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D - OPC 988 - Pit #4, Sayerville, Middlesex Co., NJ | Kimyai A. (1966) | Potomac - Raritan - Woodbridge Clay | In this area the oldest division of the Cretaceous is the Raritan. In an early report, the Raritan Formation was divided into 7 "beds", which may be seen in many outcrops, but can't be followed any great distance. The thickness of this section is 238 inches, and 15 samples were collected. | not reported | 100.5 - 93.9 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous |
Recorded Fossils
| Accepted Name | Hierarchy | Age |
|---|---|---|
 Taphrosaurus sp.genus | Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Taphrosaurus | 100.5 - 93.9 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous |
References
Data courtesy of: PBDB: The Paleobiology Database, Creative Commons CC-BY licenced. , GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, various licences, iDigBio, various licences, and EOL: The Encyclopedia of Life (Open Data Public Domain). Because fossils are made of minerals too!
