Also known as Formation 3 d`Arkell & Busson

Where: Algeria (35.7° N, 0.9° W: paleocoordinates 27.5° N, 4.2° E)

• coordinate estimated from map

• outcrop-level geographic resolution

When: Les Marnes Intermédiaiares Formation, Tithonian (150.8 - 145.5 Ma)

Environment/lithology: deep subtidal; lithified marl

Size class: microfossils

Collection methods: bulk, mechanical,

Primary reference: F. Atrops and M. Benest. 1984. Les formations du Jurassique superieur du Bou Rheddou au Nord de Tiaret (Bordure sud-tellienne, Algerie); age et milieux de depot. The Upper Jurassic formations of Bou Rhedou in northern Tiaret, southern Tellian border, Algeria; age and environment of depo. Géobios 17(2):207-220 [F. Fursich/S. Hicks/J. Alroy] more details

Purpose of describing collection: biostratigraphic analysis

PaleoDB collection 45077: authorized by Franz Fursich, entered by Simone Hicks on 03.10.2004