Volutomorpha mutabilis Gastropod Fossils

These fossils appear to be Volutomorpha mutabilis gastropods (named by Wade 1926). They existed during the Cretaceous Period (about 70 million years ago). This fossil was found in McNairy County, Tennessee (Coon Creek Formation).

See their identification PDF at this LINK.

Learn more about these fossils at the Coon Creek Science Center web site: http://www.memphismuseums.org/coon_creek-overview

Fossils from the Herb Miracle collection.

Tennessee State Fossil - Pterotrigonia Pelecypod

The Pterotrigonia thoracica (Morton, 1834) pelecypod is the official state fossil of Tennessee. It existed during the Cretaceous Period (about 70 million years ago). This fossil was found in McNairy County, Tennessee (Coon Creek Formation).

Learn more about these fossils at the Coon Creek Science Center web site: http://www.memphismuseums.org/coon_creek-overview

Fossils from the Herb Miracle collection.

Strophodonta striata Brachiopod Fossil

Here is a picture of what appears to be a Strophodonta striata brachiopod fossil. The pyritized fossil is from the Silurian Period. It was found in the Waldron Shale of Indiana, USA.

Thanks to Kenny for the picture.