Monday, February 3, 2014

Echinlampas leymeriei Echinoid Fossil


This picture is of the Echinlampas leymeriei (Cotteau, 1863) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Eocene Period and was found in Spain (Huesca). Specimen is about 3.5 cm long.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.


Sunday, February 2, 2014

Pliotoxaster paquieiri Echinoid Fossil


This picture is of the Pliotoxaster paquieiri (Lamber, 1919) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Cretaceous Period and was found in Spain (Allepuz [Teruel]). Specimen is about 3.1 cm wide.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Apiocrinites elegans Crinoid Calyx


Here are some pictures of crinoid calyx cups of the Apiocrinites elegans. They were found in Albarracin, Spain. The creatures date to the Jurassic Period.

The larger cup is about 3.8 cm wide at its largest point. Note the worm tube on the smaller calyx cup.



Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph them.