Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Dolatocrinus Crinoid Calyx Fossil


Here is fresh find in what appears to be a Dolatocrinus crinoid calyx fossil. It was found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. Fossil dates to the Middle Devonian Period.

Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Fusinus longiroster Gastropod Fossil


This image is of a Fusinus longiroster gastropod fossil. The creature existed in the Pliocene Epoch, Neogene Period and was found in Orciano, Pisano, Tuscany, Italy.

Picture taken at Orciano Pisano Whale Exhibit in Museo di Geologia e Paleontologia Florence Italy (Università degli Studi di Firenze) on August 2019.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Pecten jacobaeus Great Scallop Fossil


These images are of the Pecten jacobaeus pelecypod fossil. The animal existed in the Pliocene Epoch (4-3 million years ago) of Neogene Period. Fossils were discovered in Capasanta Isola di Planosa Livorno Italy.

Picture taken at Orciano Pisano Whale Exhibit in Museo di Geologia e Paleontologia Florence Italy (Università degli Studi di Firenze) in August 2019.