Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Harpes venulosus Trilobite Fossil


This trilobite cephalon fossil is an Harpes venulosus Corda. The fossil was found in the Konieprus Limestone of what is now Czech Republic (Bohemia). It dates to the Devonian Period.

It was displayed at Muséum National D'Historie Naturelle Jardin Des Plantes Paléontologie et Anatomie Comparée as of August 2016.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Encrinurus punctatus Trilobite Fossil



This fossil is an Encrinurus punctatus Brunnich trilobite. The fossil was found in Dudley England. It dates to the Silurian Period.

It was displayed at Muséum National D'Historie Naturelle Jardin Des Plantes Paléontologie et Anatomie Comparée as of August 2016.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Lyme Regis Gryphaea Oyster Fossil


On a recent visit to Lyme Regis, I was able to purchase the fossil oyster that appears to be a Gryphaea arcuata. It was found in the Blue Lias of Lyme Regis Dorset County England. The creature existed in the Lower Jurassic Period.


Learn more at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/15043130357