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.
Labels:
colonial coral,
coral,
louisville limestone,
silurian
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.
Labels:
Cretaceous,
echinoid,
oman,
sea urchin
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