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The Triassic in Colorado, US

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Triassic Fossils

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Paleontology and geology

During the Triassic, erosion lowered the Ancestral Rockies, burying them in their own debris. Extensive red beds formed adjacent to a shallow seaway that lay to the north in Wyoming, and Colorado hosted its first dinosaur. Other Triassic fossils include armored aetosaurs, crocodile-like phytosaurs, large amphibians, conifers, and the very enigmatic plant known as Sanmiguelia. Portions of the Triassic section near Denver were formed in a coastal environment and contain abundant limestone stromatolites.

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Organizations | Education and Exhibits

Organizations

Museums (showing 1 of 1 listings)

Museum of Western Colorado's Dinosaur Journey: Provides information on visiting the museum, as well as the paleontology of western Colorado and surrounding areas.

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Ancient Denvers: Ancient Denvers is a virtual exhibit that highlights 13 reconstructions of ancient Colorado landscapes.

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