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Paleogene calcareous nannofossils of Southern Maryland, South Dover Bridge Core, USA

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Jean M. Self-Trail. 2011. Paleogene calcareous nannofossils of Southern Maryland, South Dover Bridge Core, USA. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70044351

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