Sunday, December 28, 2008

Heliophyllum venatum Horn Coral

This coral is from the Devonian period and probably from Jeffersonville Limestone. It is a Heliophyllum venatum horn coral found in Louisville, Kentucky.





Monday, December 22, 2008

Foerstephyllum vacuum? Colonial Coral

Here is a colonial coral found in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. It is from the Ordovician but what exactly it is called is sort of a mystery. It is probably a Foerstephyllum vacuum (Foerste, 1909) because that area is known for that species. In order to know for sure it needs to be thin sectioned.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Coenites reticulata Coral

Here is a coral from the Silurian period that is called Coenites reticulata. It was found in Louisville, Kentucky and came out of the Louisville Limestone layer.