Torquay Limestone

{{Short description|Geologic formation in England}}

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| age = Devonian

| period = Devonian

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| country = United Kingdom

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The Torquay Limestone is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period.

See also

{{Portal|Earth sciences|England|Paleontology}}

References

  • {{cite web|title= Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database|author= ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database))|url= https://www.fossilworks.org|access-date= 17 December 2021}}

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Category:Geologic formations of England

Category:Devonian System of Europe

Category:Devonian England

Category:Limestone formations

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