Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography
BETA TEST - Fossil data and pages are very much experimental and under development. Please report any problems

Le Recif de la Roquelle, Cherbourg, Manche, Normandy, France

Lat/Long (Decimal)49.4167,-1.81667
Co-ordinates Derivationnot explained
Given LocationBasse-Normandie, France
Mindat.org Region (for given coordinates)Cherbourg, Manche, Normandy, France

Collections

CollectionReferenceStratigraphic NameCommentsLithologyAge
Le Recif de la Roquelle, Baubigny, NormandiePoncet J. (1972)NehouUpper Pragian (upper Siegenian)"limestone"410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian

Recorded Fossils

Accepted NameHierarchyAge
Cryptophyllus sp.
genus
Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Cryptophyllidae : Cryptophyllus410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Schizophoria (Rhenoschizophoria) provulvaria
species
Animalia : Brachiopoda : Rhynchonellata : Orthida : Schizophoriidae : Schizophoria : Schizophoria (Rhenoschizophoria) provulvaria410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Favosites sp.
genus
Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Favositidae : Favosites410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Pleurodictyum sp.
genus
Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Micheliniidae : Pleurodictyum410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Heliolites sp.
genus
Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Heliolitidae : Heliolites410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Pseudochaetetes sp.
genus
Animalia : Porifera : Demospongea : Tabulospongida : Pseudochaetetes410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Girvanella sp.
genus
Bacteria : Cyanobacteria : Cyanophyceae : Porostromataceae : Girvanella410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Renalcis sp.
genus
Bacteria : Cyanobacteria : Renalcis410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Sphaerocodium sp.
genus
Bacteria : Cyanobacteria : Cyanophyceae : Sphaerocodium410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Diplopora sp.
genus
Plantae : Chlorophyta : Ulvophyceae : Dasycladales : Dasycladaceae : Diplopora410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian
Solenopora sp.
genus
Plantae : Rhodophyta : Rhodophyceae : Solenoporaceae : Solenopora410.8 - 407.6 Ma
Early/Lower Devonian

References

Poncet J. (1972) Les biohermes éodévoniens de l'Horizon récifal de Baubigny (Manche) Étude d'un paléomilieu, Bulletin Bureau Recherches Geologique Mineralogie, 2nd Ser., Sec. 4 3, 43-65
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!
 
and/or  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 3, 2024 15:08:15
Go to top of page