Wednesday, August 12, 2026

New Albany Shale Conodont Fossil


Conodont fossil found in the New Albany Shale. It dates to the Upper Devonian Period. Specimen from the Barbara Conkin collection and was probably found in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana USA. Thanks to Kenny for the image. Field of view about 3mm.


 

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Orbiculoidea Brachiopod Fossil

 

Orbiculoidea (d'Orbigny, 1847) brachiopod fossil found in the New Albany Shale. It dates to the Upper Devonian Period. Specimen from the Barbara Conkin collection and was probably found in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana USA. Thanks to Kenny for the image. Field of view about 3mm.


 

Friday, July 31, 2026

Foerstephyllum Coral Fossil

This specimen is a Foerstephyllum (Bassler, 1941) coral fossil. It dates to the Ordovician Period and was found in Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. Thanks to Wes for these fossils.