Friday, January 25, 2013

Baculogypsina sphaerulata Foraminifera

Baculogypsina sphaerulata foraminifera found on the island of Guam. Image is magnified 23 times under a microscope which should equate to a 2 mm field of view. I think these creatures are also known as star sand.

Thanks to Pam for obtaining the specimen and Herb for the processed material.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Bumastus Cephalon Trilobite Fossil

This fossil is of a trilobite cephalon. The trilobite is a Bumastus. Fossil was found in the Silurian aged Waldron Shale of Clark County Indiana USA. Thanks to Kenny for letting me photograph it.


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Thamniscus niagarensis Bryozoan


This branching bryozoan fossil appears to be a Thamniscus niagarensis. It was found in the Silurian aged Waldron Shale of Clark County Indiana USA. The bryozoan was found with another genus called Lichenalia concentrica.  Thanks to Kenny for letting me photograph it.