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The Silurian in Texas, US

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Silurian Fossils

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Paleontology and geology

The Silurian witnessed a continuation of limestone and dolostone deposition in western Texas. Although not visible on this map, these Silurian rocks are exposed at the surface in the Franklin Mountains near El Paso. Brachiopods and some coral fossils are known, but they are rare.

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Research and Collections

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Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, UT: The University of Texas Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory houses one of the 10 largest collections in North America, and it supports one of the Nation's largest graduate education programs in paleontology. It also supports public exhibits at the Texas Memorial Museum.

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