Monday, August 29, 2016

Glossopteris Fossil Leaves

Image is of Glossopteris browniana fossil leaves. Plant existed in the Permian Period. They were found in Silewada India. Displayed at Natural History Museum London England as of August 2016. Specimen number V64045.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Columbian Fossil Ammonite




This fossil is Hoplocrioceras phillipi (Bean) found in Columbia. This ammonoid dates to Lower Cretaceous Period.

It is on display at Indiana University Department of Geology in Bloomington Indiana, USA.

Thanks to Kenny for image.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Crinoid Calyx Fossil Macrocrinus mundulus


This crinoid calyx fossil is called Macrocrinus mundulus (Hall). It dates to the Mississippian Period and was found Keokuk of Warsaw, Illinois, USA.

The fossil is part of the Indiana University Department of Geology collection.

Thanks to Kenny for image.