Monday, March 19, 2012

Potamides cordieri Gastropod

Potamides cordieri gastropod fossil found in Oise, France. Fossil is dated to the Eocene Epoch (Bartonian) of the Paleogene Period. Thanks to Herb for the fossil.



Sunday, March 18, 2012

Batillaria sowerby Gastropod





Batillaria sowerby gastropod fossil found in Oise, France. Time period for this fossil is Paleogene, Eocene Epoch (Bartonian). So fossil is about 40-37 million years old. Thanks to Herb for the fossil.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Orthotetes keokuk Brachiopod


This brachiopod imprint is about the size of a child's hand. It appears to be an Orthotetes keokuk found in the Keokuk formation of Floyd County, Indiana.  The fossil is from the Mississippian Period. It measures about 10 cm wide and 7 cm tall.

Thanks to Kenny for letting me photograph it.