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Iola Formation

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Iola Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Fossiliferous limestone (Raytown Member, Iola Formation; Elk County, Kansas)
TypeFormation
Unit ofKansas City Group
Sub-unitsRaytown Member
Location
Region Illinois  Oklahoma  Kansas  Iowa
Country United States

The Iola Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois and Oklahoma. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.