Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wilkingia terminale Pelecypod

Wilkingia terminale pelecypod fossil found in Hazard, Kentucky.  This marine fossil was found in the Breathitt Group of the Pennsylvanian Period.


Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph the fossil.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Worthenia tabulata Gastropod


Worthenia tabulata
gastropod fossil from the Pennsylvanian Period. It was found in the Magoffin Member of the Four Corners Formation of the Breathitt Group.  The ornate pattern on the spiral of this snail fossil is neat.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph this fossil.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Linoproductus echinatus Brachiopod


This brachiopod was found in Hazard, Kentucky in the Magoffin Member of the Four Corners Formation of the Breathitt Group.  It appears to be a Linoproductus echinatus from the Pennsylvanian Period.


Learn more at the Kentucky Paleontological Society web site.


Thanks to Herb for letting me take these pictures.