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Atraktoprion Scolecodont Fossil
Source info:
| Author: | Kentuckiana Mike |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2014-12-01 03:30:00 |
| Blog: | Louisville Area Fossils  |
| URL: | http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2014/11/atraktoprion-scolecodont-fossil.html |
Summary:
This image is of a microfossil fragment that appears to be an Atraktoprion scolecodont. It was found in the Kope or Fairview Formations of Mason County, Kentucky, USA. The creature existed in the Ordovician Period. Field of view is about 1 mm. Thanks to Kenny for the picture.Content analysis:
Stratigraphic context:
| Recognized stratigraphic terms [n]: | Ordovician [1] |
|---|---|
| Agenames chronostratigraphy [rating]: | Ordovician [0.1] Paleozoic [0.1] Phanerozoic [0.1] |
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | US | 38.6122 | -83.808 |
Keywords:
Atraktoprion Scolecodont Fossil, fairview formation, Fairview Formations, Field, image, Kenny, Kentucky, Kope, Mason County, microfossil fragment, mm, Ordovician Period, Thanks, USA. The creature
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