Solling Formation

The Solling Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. Formerly considered earliest Triassic, but later dating places the formation from the Olenekian to Anisian of the Triassic period.

Description

The formation is subdivided into three members, the lower Solling-Bausandstein Member, the Trendelburg/Karlshafen Beds and the upper Chirotherium Sandstone Member.

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:

Temnospondyls

Parotosuchus nasutus

''Trematosaurus brauni''

Reptiles

Anomoiodon liliensterniCtenosauriscus koeneniKoiloskiosaurus coburgiensis

''Trachelosaurus fischeri''

Flora

''Pleuromeia sternbergii''