Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Deltablastus Blastoid Fossils


These fossils appear to be Deltablastus permicus blastoids found in the Sonnebait Formation of Timor. They date to the Permian Period.

Thanks to Herb for letting me take pictures of them.



Monday, February 24, 2014

Arachnophyllum Colonial Coral Fossil


These images are of an Arachnophyllum mammillaire (Owen) colonial coral fossil. It was found in the Louisville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky. The fossil dates to the Middle Silurian Period.

Thanks to Kenny for letting me take pictures of it.




Friday, February 7, 2014

Petalobrissus rawdahensis Sea Urchin Fossil


This picture is of the Petalobrissus rawdahensis (Smith, 1995) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Upper Cretaceous Period (Maastrichtian) and was found in Omán (Jebel Rawdah). Specimen is about 1.5 cm in diameter.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.