The Devonian in South Dakota, US |
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Paleontology and geologyA warm sea covered South Dakota during the Devonian. Although not shown on this map, these marine conditions are represented by a prominent limestone cliff around the Black Hills in the western part of the state. The limestone contains fossils of corals, brachiopods, microscopic conodonts, and other marine animals. |
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