Saturday, October 25, 2014

Constellaria Bryozoan Fossil



Here is a picture of a Constellaria bryozoan fossil. It is known for its star like patterns on the fossil surface. Recently, it was found in Maysville, Kentucky, USA. The Upper Ordovician Period formations found at that location are Grant Lake (Maysvillian) and Bull Fork (Richmondian).

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Past related blog posts:
http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2012/09/let-me-play-among-constellaria.html

http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2010/03/constellaria-bryozoan-kentucky.html

http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2009/10/ordovician-bryozoan-constellaria.html

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Upside Down Ordovician Trilobite


Here is a picture of an upside down trilobite fossil found recently (October 2014) in Maysville, Kentucky, USA. The Upper Ordovician Period formations found there are Grant Lake (Maysvillian) and Bull Fork (Richmondian).

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Maysville Kentucky Trace Fossils


Here are some pictures of trace fossils found recently (October 2014) in Maysville, Kentucky, USA. The Upper Ordovician Period formations found there are Grant Lake (Maysvillian) and Bull Fork (Richmondian).
Thanks to Kenny for the images.





Learn more at:

Kentucky Paleontological Society (KPS) web site
http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/KPS/pages/jackson.html#maysville

Dry Dredgers web site
http://drydredgers.org/thumb_by_ichnofossils.htm