Friday, January 23, 2009

Horn Coral Fragment - Siphonophrentis elongata

Here is a fragment of the Devonian Period horn coral called Siphonophrentis elongata (Rafenesque & Clifford, 1820). This image gives a number of views of the fragment and also shows a view from inside the horn coral. This fossil was found in central Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. It is found in the Jeffersonville Limestone.