Saturday, August 11, 2018

Diplocaulus magnicornis Nectridean Fossil


Diplocaulus magnicornis nectridean head fossil found in 1895 at Baylor County, Texas USA. This aquatic creature lived in the early Permian Period (275 million years ago).

Fossil on display at American Museum of Natural History in New York City, USA.

Friday, August 10, 2018

Mecochirus longimanatus Claw Fossil


Mecochirus longimanatus crustacean claw fossil found at Eichstätt, Germany. The fossil dates to the Jurassic Period.

Fossil on display at American Museum of Natural History in New York City, USA.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Pterocoma pennata Crinoid Fossil


Pterocoma pennata crinoid fossil found at Solnhofen Germany. Genus also known as Comaturella. Fossil dates to Jurassic Period.

This fossil was on display at American Museum of Natural History in New York City USA as of July 2018.