Friday, January 23, 2009

Horn Coral Fragment - Siphonophrentis elongata

Here is a fragment of the Devonian Period horn coral called Siphonophrentis elongata (Rafenesque & Clifford, 1820). This image gives a number of views of the fragment and also shows a view from inside the horn coral. This fossil was found in central Jefferson County, Kentucky USA. It is found in the Jeffersonville Limestone.

 

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Eroded Crinoid Stem

An eroded crinoid stem from Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. The image contains a variety of different views. This crinoid was from the Mississippian Period.


Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Devonian Trilobite and Cephalopod

Here is a cephalopod segment piece and trilobite head from the Devonian Period found in Clark County, Indiana.