Saturday, June 19, 2010

Drymopora fascicularis Coral


Drymopora fascicularis coral found in Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County Kentucky.  Coral existed in the Middle Devonian Period.  Thanks to my cousin for loaning the specimen to me to photograph.



Friday, June 18, 2010

Hexagonaria ovoidea



Hexagonaria ovoidea coral found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  Creatures existed in the Middle Devonian Period (397-385 million years ago).  Thanks to my cousin for loaning me this specimen to photograph.



 

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Silurian Period Fossil Fragment

Fossil fragment of maybe a cephalopod, perhaps a Dawsonoceras that has been squished.  Fragment found in Waldron Shale of Clark County, Indiana.  Dated to the Middle Silurian Period.

Below is a primitive graphic I created to try and understand the stratigraphy of the Louisville, Kentucky area.  It is based off information I read on the Indiana Geological Survey website and Ancient Animals book by Steinrock, Conkin & Conkin.  The image needs more information (timeline) and layer graphics still.