Monday, March 7, 2022

Coralliochama orcutti Bivalve Fossil

 

This picture is of a rudist bivalve fossil called Coralliochama orcutti (White, 1885). Picture was taken in 2016 at Indiana University Department of Geology. The fossil dates to the Upper Cretaceous Period and was found in the Rosario Formation of Punta Banda, Baja California, Mexico. Thanks to Kenny for the picture.

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Scytalocrinus robustus Crinoid Fossil

 

This picture is of a crinoid calyx fossil called Scytalocrinus robustus (Hall, 1861). Picture was taken in 2016 at Indiana University Department of Geology. The fossil dates to the Middle Mississippian Period and was found in Crawfordsville, Indiana USA (Edwardsville formation; Valmeyeran series). Thanks to Kenny for the picture.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Astraeospongium meniscus Fossil

 

This picture is of a heteractinid sponge fossil called Astraeospongium meniscus (Römer, 1854). Picture was taken in 2016 at Indiana University Department of Geology. The fossil dates to the Middle Silurian Period and was found in western Tennessee. Thanks to Kenny for the picture.