Monday, February 15, 2021

Ostracod Fossil


This image shows an unidentified ostracod fossil found in the Florissant Formation of Teller County, Colorado, USA. The field of view (FOV) is 500 μm. It dates to the Eocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period.

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Ant Fossil

This image shows an ant insect fossil found in the Florissant Formation of Teller County, Colorado, USA. The field of view (FOV) is 5 mm. It dates to the Eocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period.

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Unidentified Florissant Fossils

 


These images show unidentified fossils found in the Florissant Formation of Teller County, Colorado, USA. The field of view (FOV) for the top one is 2 mm and it could be a fragment of horsetail plant with predation holes. The second could be a seed or a coprolite and its FOV is 5mm. They date to the Eocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period.

Thanks to Kenny for the images.