Neuquén Basin
Sedimentary basin covering most of Neuquén Province in Argentina
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| 2020 |
Agua de la Piedra Formation
It was noted that absolute dating was still lacking for the Quebrada Fiera site, despite previous paleontological research.
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| 2019 |
Agrio Formation
Fossil fish species Gyrodus huiliches and Tranawuen agrioensis were described from the Agrio Formation. The bivalve Pholadomya agrioensis and ammonite Holcoptychites agrioensis were named after the formation.
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| 2019 |
Agua de la Piedra Formation
Faunal data was published confirming the Deseadan age of the Quebrada Fiera site.
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| 2019 |
Agrio Formation
Fossil fish species Gyrodus huiliches and Tranawuen agrioensis were described from the formation.
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| 2018 |
Agrio Formation
Ichthyosaur remains were described from the Agrio Formation, suggesting the possibility of viviparity in marine reptiles. The ammonite Comahueites aequalicostatus was also described in this year.
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| 2017 |
Agua de la Piedra Formation
Research was conducted on the Deseadan fauna from Quebrada Fiera, revealing a rich mammal assemblage with connections to Patagonian and Bolivian faunal associations, and identifying several endemic taxa including Mendozahippus fierensis, Gualta cuyana, Asmodeus petrasnerus, and Fieratherium sorex.
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| 2016 |
Agrio Formation
Scientists described the gastropods Ampullina pichinka and Mesalia? kushea from the Agrio Formation.
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| 2016 |
Agua de la Piedra Formation
A new endemic terrestrial snail species was discovered in the Agua de la Piedra Formation area, adding to the existing faunal records of the Quebrada Fiera site.
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| 2016 |
Agrio Formation
Gastropod species Ampullina pichinka and Mesalia? kushea were described from the formation.
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| 2012 |
Agrio Formation
Paleontologists described the decapod Palaeohomarus pacificus, and ammonites Curacoites rotundus and Sabaudiella riverorum from the Agrio Formation.
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