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8 relations: Fossil, Geologic time scale, Geological formation, List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in South Dakota, Ordovician, Paleontology in South Dakota, South Dakota, United States.
- Ordovician South Dakota
Fossil
A fossil (from Classical Latin) is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age.
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Geologic time scale
The geologic time scale or geological time scale (GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record of Earth.
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Geological formation
A geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics (lithology) that distinguishes it from adjacent bodies of rock, and which occupies a particular position in the layers of rock exposed in a geographical region (the stratigraphic column).
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List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in South Dakota
This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of South Dakota, U.S.
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Ordovician
The Ordovician is a geologic period and system, the second of six periods of the Paleozoic Era.
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Paleontology in South Dakota
Paleontology in South Dakota refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of South Dakota.
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South Dakota
South Dakota (Sioux: DakÈŸóta itókaga) is a landlocked state in the North Central region of the United States.
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United States
The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America.
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See also
Ordovician South Dakota
- Deadwood Formation
- Decorah Shale
- St. Peter Sandstone
- Whitewood Limestone

