Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Eocene Echinoderm Fossil

Echinoderm fossil that existed in the Eocene Epoch of the Palaeogene Period.  It was found in Monroeville, Alabama (Gosport Sand?).  My research shows two sand dollar fossils being found in Alabama: Periarchus lyelli and Protoscutella mississippiensis. This specimen does not have much detail on the top of the fossil.


Monday, July 12, 2010

Alabama Echinoderm Fossils

Echinoderm fossil that existed in the Eocene Epoch of the Palaeogene Period.  It was found in Monroeville, Alabama (Gosport Sand?).  My research shows two sand dollar fossils being found in Alabama: Periarchus lyelli and Protoscutella mississippiensis. The descriptions were difficult to decode and the images I found need to have higher resolution and contrast.




Thanks to Herb and Pam for the specimen.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Myliobatis Ray Teeth Fossils


Eagle ray teeth fossils (Myliobatis sp.) found in the Peace River Formation of Florida.  The fossils are from the Eocene Epoch of the Palaeogene Period.





Thanks to Pam and Herb for the Peace River Formation gravel that these fossils were found in.