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Geology, microstratigraphy, and paleontology of Truckee Formation lacustrine diatomite deposits near Hazen, Nevada, USA, with emphasis on fossil stickleback fish

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Cerasoni, Jacopo Niccolò, Bell, Michael A., Stuart, Yoel E. (2024): Geology, microstratigraphy, and paleontology of Truckee Formation lacustrine diatomite deposits near Hazen, Nevada, USA, with emphasis on fossil stickleback fish. PaleoBios 41 (1): 1-15, DOI: 10.5070/P941161500, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/p941161500

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