The Jydegaard Formation (also spelled as 'Jydegård') is a geological formation dating to the Early Cretaceous, about 145–139 million years ago. It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.[1]

Jydegaard Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Berriasian-early Valanginian
~145–139 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofNyker Group
Sub-unitsRødbjerg & Tornhøj Members
UnderliesArnager Greensand Formation
OverliesRobbedale Formation
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone, sandstone
Location
Coordinates55°06′N 14°48′E / 55.1°N 14.8°E / 55.1; 14.8
Approximate paleocoordinates47°12′N 21°24′E / 47.2°N 21.4°E / 47.2; 21.4
RegionBornholm
Country Denmark
Jydegaard Formation is located in Denmark
Jydegaard Formation
Jydegaard Formation (Denmark)

Fossil content

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Thin bone fragments have been uncovered that may belong to pterosaurs or birds.[1]

Dinosaurs

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A tooth possibly belonging to a juvenile titanosaur has been found in the formation.[1]

Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Dromaeosauroides[1]

D. bornholmensis[1]

Robbedale[1]

Two teeth and possible coprolites.[2]

 
Holotype tooth
 
Life Reconstruction

Crocodylomorphs

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Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Pholidosaurus[1]

unknown

Robbedale[1]

A tooth tentatively referred to Pholidosaurus[3]

 
Possible tooth

Fish

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Fish remains have been found in coprolites possibly belonging to the dromaeosaur Dromaeosauroides or marine turtles. Also, unidentified pycnodont jaws and two small stem-teleosteans have been uncovered. Amioid scales have also been revealed.[1]

Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Lepidotes[1]

L. sp[1]

Robbedale[1]

Teeth, jaws and scales[1]

Hybodus[2]

unknown

Robbedale[2]

Teeth and scales[2]

Parvodus[1]

P. rugianus[4]

Robbedale[1]

Teeth, finspines and head "hooks"[1]

Pleuropholis[1]

P. serrata[5]

Robbedale[1]

unknown

Turtles

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Unidentified turtle carapaces have been uncovered in the Formation.[1]

Lizards

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A lower jaw from a lizard has been recovered from the formation.[1]

Bivalves

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Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Neomiodon[1]

unknown

Robbedale[1]

many specimens[1]

Neomiodon specimens are thought to be victim to a mass mortality such as poisoning.[1]

Viviparus[1]

unknown

Robbedale[1]

many specimens[1]

Viviparus specimens are thought to be victim to a mass mortality such as poisoning.[1]

Color key
Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
Notes
Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Bonde, Niels; Christiansen, Per (2003). "New dinosaurs from Denmark". Comptes Rendus Palevol. 2 (1): 13–26. Bibcode:2003CRPal...2...13B. doi:10.1016/S1631-0683(03)00009-5.
  2. ^ a b c d Milàn, J.; Rasmussen, B. W.; Bonde, N. (2012). "Coprolites with prey remains from the Lower Cretaceous (Late Berriasian) Jydegaard Formation of Bornholm, Denmark" (PDF). New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Bulletin. 57: 235–240. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  3. ^ Schwarz-Wings, D.; Rees, J.; Lindgren, J. (2009). "Lower Cretaceous Mesoeucrocodylians from Scandinavia (Denmark and Sweden)". Cretaceous Research. 30 (5): 1345. Bibcode:2009CrRes..30.1345S. doi:10.1016/j.cretres.2009.07.011.
  4. ^ "Parvodus rugianus". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Pleuropholis serrata". Paleobiology Database. Retrieved 25 September 2013.

Further reading

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  • J. Rees. 2000. An Early Cretaceous scincomorph lizard dentary from Bornholm, Denmark. Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark 48:105-109