Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Astarte Clam Fossil



The Astarte (Coelastarte) excavata (J. Sowerby) pelecypod fossil from the Middle Jurassic Period (174-164 million years ago). Found in Inferior Oolite, Dundry Somerset England. On display at the British Natural History Museum London as of August 2016.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Stephanoceras humphriesianum Ammonite Fossil


The Stephanoceras humphriesianum (J. de C. Sowerby) ammonite fossil is pictured above from the Middle Jurassic Period (174-164 million years ago). Found in Middle Inferior Oolite, Dundry Glos England. On display at the British Natural History Museum London as of August 2016.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Parkinsonia parkinsoni Ammonite Fossil


The Parkinsonia parkinsoni (J. Sowerby) ammonite fossil from the Middle Jurassic Period (174-164 million years ago). Found in Upper Inferior Oolite, Parkinsoni zone, Sherborne Dorset England. On display at the British Natural History Museum London as of August 2016.