Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Zeacrinites wortheni Crinoid Calyx Fossil with Stem


This crinoid appears to be a Zeacrinites wortheni (Hall, 1858) crinoid calyx fossil. As a bonus, this calyx has part of its stem. It was found in the Glen Dean Member of Grayson County, Kentucky, USA. The fossilized animal dates to Chesterian, Upper Mississippian Period. I believe this species was named for a paleontologist from Illinois named Amos Henry Worthen (1813-1888). Worthern was James Hall's assistant while he was State Geologists of Iowa 1855-1857.


Next to the calyx is some intricate Fenestella bryozoan fossils.


Thanks to Kenny for this remarkable fossil gift.

Monday, May 11, 2020

Bembexia Snail Fossil


These fossils appear to be Bembexia sulcomarginata? (Conrad 1842) gastropods. They were found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Clark County, Indiana USA. The fossils date to the Middle Devonian Period.



Sunday, May 10, 2020

Unicinulus stricklandi Brachiopod


Here are some pictures of a what appears to be Unicinulus stricklandi brachiopod fossil. It was found at St. Paul Quarry in the Waldron Shale of Shelby County Indiana USA. The brachiopod existed in the Middle Silurian Period.