Sunday, January 19, 2025

Acanthodes bronni Spiny Fish Fossil


This image is of an Acanthodes bronni (Agassiz, 1833) spiny fish fossil. The animal existed in the Permian Period. Fossil was discovered in Niederkirchen, Germany. Fossil was on display at the Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) on August 2024.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Illymatogyra arietina Oyster Fossil


Here are some pictures of some recently found oyster fossils. They appear to be an Illymatogyra arietina (Roemer). The fossil was found in the Georgetown Formation of Austin Texas USA. Oysters like these lived in the Cretaceous Period. Thanks to Kenny for the images.




Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Heteroptera True Bug Fossil


This image is of a Heteroptera  (Latreille, 1810) leaf bug fossil. The insect existed in the early Cretaceous Period. Fossil was discovered in Liaoning, China. Fossil was on display at the Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) on August 2024.