Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Scenophyllum conigerum? Horn Coral


The Scenophyllum conigerum? horn coral found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  This animal existed in the Middle Devonian Period.  The Louisville, Kentucky area is known for its Devonian coral fossils with over 200 species identified.

Thanks to Alan for the identification.






Monday, May 16, 2011

Heterophrentis cyathiformis Horn Coral


The Heterophrentis cyathiformis horn coral found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  Fossil is from the Middle Devonian Period.





Sunday, May 15, 2011

Fern Fossil Plate


This fossil plate contains the remains of plants found at the famous St. Clair, Pennsylvania site.  This plate was collected in the early 1970s from the Llewellyn Formation.  The fossil dates to the Late Carboniferous or Pennsylvanian Period (about 310 million years ago). 

The collection this fossil was apart of is now being sold off.  If you are interested in buying check it out on eBay LINK HERE.