Pedata Formation
Geologic formation in France

The Pedata Formation (German: Pedata Schichten) is a geologic formation in Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Triassic period.
See also
List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Austria
References
External links
Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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