Sunday, January 28, 2018

Icriodus Conodont Fossil


This microfossil appears to be an Icriodus sp. conodont. The field of view (FOV) is about 1 mm. It dates to the Devonian Period. The fossil was found in the Beechwood Limestone of Clark County, Indiana USA.

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Holmesella Fish Tooth Fossil

This microfossil appears to be a Holmesella sp. fish tooth. The field of view (FOV) is about 1 mm. It was found in the Beechwood Limestone and thus dates to the Devonian Period. The fossil was found in Clark County, Indiana USA.

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Reticulariina Brachiopod Fossil Spines


These images are of brachiopod fossils and close up images under the microscope of some of their spines. The brachiopod fossils are called Reticulariina spinosa and date to the Mississippian Period. They were found in the Glen Dean Member of Grayson County, Kentucky, USA.

Thanks to Kenny for images.