Waldron Shale Desmograptus Graptolite Fossil

 

This post is a fossil called Desmograptus sp. (Hopkinson, 1875) graptolite. Fossil found in the Waldron Shale of Clark County Indiana USA. It dates to the Silurian Period. The fossil is black due to carbon-film preservation.

Fossil on display at Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center Clarksville Indiana USA as of December 2022.

Dawsonoceras amycus Cephalopod Fossil

This cephalopod fossil is called Dawsonoceras amycus.  Fossil found in the Waldron Shale of Clark County Indiana USA. It dates to the Silurian Period.

Fossil on display at Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center Clarksville Indiana USA as of December 2022.

Bellerphon tuber Gastropod Fossil

This rare gastropod fossil is called Bellerphon tuber (genus:Montfort, 1808).  Fossil found in the Waldron Shale of Clark County Indiana USA. It dates to the Silurian Period.

Fossil on display at Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center Clarksville Indiana USA as of December 2022.