Thursday, May 27, 2010

Compressiphyllum davisana


Compressiphyllum davisana Miller horn coral fossil found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Clark County, Indiana.  Creature existed in the Devonian Period.


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Athyris spiriferoides


Athyris spiriferoides (Eaton) brachiopod found in the Wanakah Member:Ludlowville Formation, Hamilton Group of Erie County, New York.  This animal existed in the Middle Devonian Period (397-385 million years ago).  Learn more about this New York site visit this web page. Thanks to Dave for the specimens.






Monday, May 24, 2010

Venericardia rotunda Clam

This clam fossil was found in Monroe County, Alabama in the Gosport Sand.  It existed in the Paleogene Period and is probably a Venericardia rotunda.  Thanks to Herb & Pam for the fossil.