Significance
Low

Acritarchs (organic-walled microfossils) in all formations
Potential for stromatolites in carbonate rocks (Lime Bank, Kaan Fms) and vendobiontans in siliciclastic sediments (Kleinrivier, Van Staadens Fms)

Additional Comments

Gamtoos Gp is correlated with Cango Caves Group of W. Cape.
NB Vendobiontans recently (2008) discovered in Cango Caves Group (Groenefontein Fm.) of W. Cape

Geological Formations