Saturday, August 6, 2011

Protosurcia gabbi


The gastropod Protosurcia gabbi lived in the Eocene.  Specimen found in the Stone City Formation (aka Whiskey Bridge) of Brazos River, near Bryan, Texas.

Thanks to Dave M. for the specimens.







Friday, August 5, 2011

Mooreoceras conicum Cephalopod Fossils


Mooreoceras conicum cephalopod fossils found in the Finnis Shale of Jacksboro, Texas. Creatures swam around in the Pennsylvanian Period.

Thanks to Dave M. for the fossils.






Thursday, August 4, 2011

Coronia genitiva


Coronia genitiva gastropod found in the Brazos River, Texas. Animal lived in the Eocene.  Fossil found in the Stone City Formation (Whiskey Bridge).

Thanks to Dave for the fossils.