Saturday, November 16, 2013
Isotelus Trilobite Hypostome Fossil
This picture shows the feeding scoop or hypostome of an Isotelus sp. trilobite fossil (not complete). It was found in the Kope Formation (Eden Group) of Carroll County, Kentucky, USA. It dates to the Ordovician Period.
Thanks to Vic for the pictures.
Labels:
hypostome,
isotelus,
kope formation,
ordovician,
Trilobite
Friday, November 15, 2013
Sinuites cancellatus Gastropod Fossil
This picture shows what appears to be a mold of a Sinuites cancellatus gastropod fossil. It was found in the Kope Formation (Eden Group) of Carroll County, Kentucky, USA. It dates to the Upper Ordovician Period.
Labels:
gastropod,
kope formation,
ordovician,
snail
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Cryptolithus tessellates Trilobite Head Plate
This picture shows what appears to be an upside down Cryptolithus tessellates trilobite head plate fossil. It was found in the Kope Formation (Eden Group) of Carroll County, Kentucky, USA. It dates to the Ordovician Period. Thanks to Kenny for cleaning out the inverted head plate section with a dental tool.
Labels:
cephalon,
kope formation,
ordovician,
Trilobite
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