Saturday, April 11, 2020

Arachnophyllum striatum Coral Fossil



Images of what appears to be an Arachnophyllum striatum coral fossil. It was found in the Louisville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. The fossil dates to the Middle Silurian Period. Thanks to Kenny for help with identification on this fossil.





Monday, April 6, 2020

Carolinapecten eboreus Scallop Fossil



This image is of a Carolinapecten eboreus scallop fossil. The fossil was found in Horry County South Carolina USA. It dates to the Pleistocene Epoch. It is possible the fossil was found in the Waccamaw Formation. The specimen was on display at The Charleston Museum on August 2017. It is one of the United States oldest museums being founded in 1773.

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Santee Limestone



These images are of the Santee Limestone composed of numerous marine fossils from 45 million years ago. The limestone was found in Dorchester County South Carolina USA. It dates to the Eocene Epoch, Paleogene Period. The specimen was on display at The Charleston Museum on August 2017. The museum is considered America's First Museum being founded in 1773.