Solling Formation

The Solling Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. Formerly considered earliest Triassic (Induan), 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 liliensterni
 * Ctenosauriscus koeneni
 * Koiloskiosaurus coburgiensis
 * Trachelosaurus fischeri

Flora

 * Pleuromeia sternbergii