Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Enoploclytia leachi Fossil



The image is of an Enoploclytia leachi (Mantell, 1822) lobster fossil from the Late Cretaceous Period (Turonian). Found in the Upper Chalk Burham Kent England. On display at the British Natural History Museum London as of August 2016.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Platycerid Gastropod Fossil

Platycerid gastropod fossil found in Grayson County, Kentucky USA. It was in the Glen Dean Member. This snail roamed the ocean in the Mississippian Period. Thanks to Kenny for the images.


Thursday, April 13, 2017

Hyphantoceras reussianum Ammonite Fossil


The image is of a Hyphantoceras reussianum (d'Orbigny) ammonite fossil from the Cretaceous Period (Turonian). Found in the Planus zone Chalk Marl Aston Rowant of England. On display at the British Natural History Museum London as of August 2016.