Sunday, November 22, 2015
Jurassic Brachiopod Fossil Burmirhynchia elegantula
This brachiopod fossil is known as Burmirhynchia (Hopkinsirhynchia) elegantula (Deslongschamps). It was found in Quarry de L'Echo, Thin-le-Moutier, Ardennes, France. It dates to the Middle Jurassic Period (Upper Bathonien).
Thanks to Clive for the fossil.
Labels:
bathonien,
brachiopod,
france,
jurassic
Monday, November 16, 2015
Cyclothyris vespertilio Brachiopod Fossil
These images are of a Cyclothyris vespertilio brachiopod fossil. It was found in Gurat, Charente, France. The fossil dates to the Upper Cretaceous Period (Santonian).
Thanks to Clive for this fossil.
Labels:
brachiopod,
Cretaceous,
france
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Favosites Coral Fossil
This fossil coral was found in Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. It is thought to be some type of Favosites colonial coral fossil. It dates to the Devonian Period. It is about the size of an American men's basketball.
Thanks to Kenny for the images.
Labels:
colonial coral,
coral,
devonian
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