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Xitun Formation

The Xitun Formation is a palaeontological formation which is named after Xitun village in Qujing, a location in South China. This formation includes many remains of fossilized fish and plants of the Early Devonian period (Late Lochkovian). It was originally referred to as the Xitun Member of the Cuifengshan Formation (now the Cuifengshan Group).

Fossil content

Animals

Acanthodians

Actinopterygians

Arthropods

Chondrichthyes

Jawless fish

Placoderms

Sarcopterygians

Plants

See also

References