Syringopora hisingeri Coral Fossil

Syringopora hisingeri coral fossil from the Devonian Period Jeffersonville Limestone. The fossil was found in Jefferson County (Louisville), Kentucky, USA. The fossils sort of remind me in appearance of on angel hair pasta. Very fine tube like structures clustered together in a colony makes this fossil stand out. Named by Billings in 1858. It can also be noted that corals like this are also found in the Onondaga Limestone of Ontario Canada and Michigan USA. The holotype for this species can be found at the National Museum of Canada.
Thanks to Kenny for letting me photograph the specimen.

Favosites Coral Fossil

Genus Favosites fossil coral found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. These little animals lived in the Devonian Period and helped create the thick layers of limestone foundation the city is built on. The limestone also helps provide very tasty drinking water to the local population! :)

Thanks to Kenny for letting me photograph this specimen.

Hexagonaria prisma Coral

Hexagonaria prisma coral fossil found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. Animals existed in the Devonian Period. Next pictures shows how the genus got its name with the hexagon shapes contains the remains of the coral septa.