Thursday, May 30, 2019

Chain Coral Fossil


Images of a Silurian Period chain coral. The fossil was found in Jefferson County Kentucky USA. Fossil was found in the Louisville Limestone layer.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Kazakhstania mangeri Ammonite Fossil




These microscope images show a fossil that appears to be a Kazakhstania mangeri ammonite. It dates to the Mississippian Period. It was found in the Cave Run Fauna of Rowan County, Kentucky USA.

Thanks to Kenny for images.

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Decaschisma Silurian Period Blastoid Fossil

Today's post is a very rare find. A Silurian Period blastoid fossil found in the Waldron Shale. It was found in Clark County Indiana USA. The fossil appears to be a Decaschisma pentalobus. It is about 7 mm tall. Thanks to Kenny for the image and yes you were right you would one day find a blastoid in the Waldron Shale. :)