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Eleaecrinus verneuili Blastoid Fossil
Source info:
| Author: | Kentuckiana Mike |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2015-08-31 01:13:00 |
| Blog: | Louisville Area Fossils  |
| URL: | http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2015/08/eleaecrinus-verneuili-blastoid-fossil.html |
Summary:
This is a picture of an intact blastoid. These types of fossils are somewhat rare. It appears to be an Eleaecrinus verneuili. The fossil was found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Clark County, Indiana, USA. It dates to the Eifelian, Middle Devonian Period. Thanks to Kenny for the picture.Content analysis:
Stratigraphic context:
| Recognized stratigraphic terms [n]: | Middle Devonian [1] Eifelian [1] Jeffersonville Limestone [1] |
|---|---|
| Agenames chronostratigraphy [rating]: | Middle Devonian [0.75] Lower Devonian [0.5] Devonian [0.83] Paleozoic [0.83] Phanerozoic [0.83] Eifelian [0.5] Emsian [0.1] |
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | US | 38.4369 | -85.7049 |
| Jeffersonville | US | 38.2791 | -85.7375 |
| Limestone | US | 46.9122 | -67.8256 |
Keywords:
blastoid, Blastoid Fossil, Clark County, Eleaecrinus verneuili, fossils, Indiana, intact blastoid, Jeffersonville Limestone, Kenny, Middle Devonian Period, picture, Thanks, types, USA.
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