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.
Labels:
British Natural History Museum,
Cretaceous,
crustacean,
england,
kent,
lobster
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.
Labels:
gastropod,
glen dean member,
Kentucky,
mississippian,
snail
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.
Labels:
ammonite,
British Natural History Museum,
Cretaceous,
england
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