Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Archimedes swallovanus Bryozoan


Archimedes swallovanus bryozoan found in Calbert County, Alabama.  Creatures existed in the upper Mississippian Period.

Thanks to Dave M. for the fossils.



Monday, August 15, 2011

Michela trabeatoides


The gastropod Michela trabeatoides 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.




Saturday, August 13, 2011

Ootolith (Fish Ear Fossil)


Ootoliths (aka fish ears) fossils found in the Stone City Formation (Whiskey Bridge) of Brazos River, Texas.  Fish swam around in the Eocene.

Thanks to Dave M. for the fossils.