Friday, February 7, 2014
Petalobrissus rawdahensis Sea Urchin Fossil
This picture is of the Petalobrissus rawdahensis (Smith, 1995) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Upper Cretaceous Period (Maastrichtian) and was found in Omán (Jebel Rawdah). Specimen is about 1.5 cm in diameter.
Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.
Labels:
Cretaceous,
echinoid,
oman,
sea urchin
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Decameros Crinoid Calyx Fossils
This picture is of several Decameros sp. (Comatulidae) crinoid calyx fossils. They existed in the Cretaceous Period and was found in Spain (Morella or Castellón). Specimens range in size to about 1 cm to 2 cm in diameter.
Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.
Labels:
calyx,
Cretaceous,
crinoid,
spain
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Faujasia eccentripora Sea Urchin Fossil
This picture is of the Faujasia eccentripora (Lees, 1928) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Upper Cretaceous Period (Maastrichtian) and was found in Omán (Jebel Rawdah). Specimen is about 2 cm in diameter.
Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.
Labels:
Cretaceous,
echinoid,
oman,
sea urchin
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