Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Brontosaurus (Apatosaurus) Stamp

The 25 cent U.S. Postage stamp featuring the dinosaur Brontosaurus (aka Apatosaurus) issued in 1989.  Read more about the controversy about this dinosaur's name on Wikipedia.

See previous posts featuring the other three stamps: Pteranodon, Tyrannosaurus, and Stegosaurus.


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Favosites pirum Coral

 The colonial coral fossil Favosites pirum? found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  This almost spherical colony existed in the Middle Devonian Period.  It has taken some damage as the following photos will attest to.

Thanks to Alan for help with the identification.




Monday, May 2, 2011

Heliophyllum agassizi? Horn Coral


Heliophyllum agassizi? horn coral fossil found in Jeffersonville Limestone from Jefferson County, Kentucky. Coral grew in the Middle Devonian Period.  The Heliophyllum is one of the common horn corals found in the area.

Thanks to Alan for help with the identification.