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Small Dasciocrinus Crinoid Calyx Fossil

Source info:

Author: Kentuckiana Mike
Date: 2015-07-29 06:54:00
Blog: Louisville Area Fossils
URL: http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2015/07/small-dasciocrinus-crinoid-calyx-fossil.html

Summary:

This picture appears to show a Dasciocrinus sp. crinoid calyx fossil. It was found in the Big Clifty Formation of Crawford County, Indiana, USA. The fossil dates to the Mississippian Period. It is quite small about 1 cm tall. Thanks to Kenny for the picture.

Content analysis:

Stratigraphic context:

Recognized stratigraphic terms [n]:Mississippian [1]
Big Clifty Formation [1]
Agenames chronostratigraphy [rating]:Mississippian [0.67]
Carboniferous [0.67]
Paleozoic [0.67]
Phanerozoic [0.67]
Upper Mississippian [0.1]

Geographic context:

LocationCountryLatitudeLongitude
FossilUS41.8154-110.714
CrawfordUS38.2637-86.4635

Keywords:

big clifty formation, Crawford County, crinoid calyx fossil, Dasciocrinus Crinoid Calyx, Fossil This picture, Mississippian Period, sp. crinoid calyx, USA. The fossil

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