Monday, February 10, 2020

Onychocrinus pulaskiensis Crinoid Calyx Reconstructed


This fossil appears to be an Onychocrinus pulaskiensis crinoid calyx. It was meticulously reconstructed by my cousin Kenny. He found it in the Glen Dean Member of Grayson County, Kentucky, USA. The fossil dates to the Mississippian Period.





Sunday, February 9, 2020

Deltablastus permicus Blastoid Fossil


This fossil appears to be a Deltablastus permicus blastoid found in the Sonnebait Formation(?) of Timor. The fossil dates to the Permian Period. It was part of the James Conkin collection.



Saturday, February 8, 2020

Cliothyridina sublamellosa Brachiopod with Hederella Bryozoan Fossil


This image shows what appears to be a Hederella bryozoan and spirobis (palaeoconchus?) that grew on a Cliothyridina sublamellosa brachiopod fossil. Fossils were found in the Glen Dean layer at Grayson County, Kentucky, USA. These creatures existed in the Mississippian Period.

Thanks to Kenny for image.

Corrections: Earlier post listed the brachiopod as a Reticularia setigera and the spelling for spirobis has been adjusted.