Monday, February 24, 2014

Arachnophyllum Colonial Coral Fossil


These images are of an Arachnophyllum mammillaire (Owen) colonial coral fossil. It was found in the Louisville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky. The fossil dates to the Middle Silurian Period.

Thanks to Kenny for letting me take pictures of it.




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.

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.