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Ordovician Vertebrates - Harding Sandstone - $20
All of the microfossils listed on this page are sold as unsorted samples. Sample size varies
depending on the concentration of fossils. Vertebrate bearing samples are smaller because
they are more rare, but still contain abundant vertebrate remains. Sample size varies from a
small capsule to a bag of material (< 1 gram to several grams in weight). A microscope will
be required to sort all of these samples, but it is worth the investment as microfossils show
wonderful forms rarely seen in their larger counterparts. Identification guides are available
for each of the samples listed. A few of the known species for each sample are illustrated.
depending on the concentration of fossils. Vertebrate bearing samples are smaller because
they are more rare, but still contain abundant vertebrate remains. Sample size varies from a
small capsule to a bag of material (< 1 gram to several grams in weight). A microscope will
be required to sort all of these samples, but it is worth the investment as microfossils show
wonderful forms rarely seen in their larger counterparts. Identification guides are available
for each of the samples listed. A few of the known species for each sample are illustrated.
The sample comes from the Harding Sandstone of Colorado and represents one of
the richest, most diverse and earliest vertebrate assemblages in the United States.
The fauna includes sharks, fish and conodonts and preservation is exquisite. This
rare material is highly recommended.
the richest, most diverse and earliest vertebrate assemblages in the United States.
The fauna includes sharks, fish and conodonts and preservation is exquisite. This
rare material is highly recommended.
| Shark denticles |
| Chirognathus & Erismodus conodonts |
| Astraspis dermal armor |
| Eryptichius dermal armor |
A .pdf guide to the fauna of the Harding Sandstone is available for $8 per CDRom.
The guide contains descriptions of the geological setting on the sandstone and the fauna
which it contains. Approximately 35 species are illustrated, allowing identification of almost
every fossil that can be found. The guide is suitable for printing.
Alternatively we have ready printed ID cards available for $6
The guide contains descriptions of the geological setting on the sandstone and the fauna
which it contains. Approximately 35 species are illustrated, allowing identification of almost
every fossil that can be found. The guide is suitable for printing.
Alternatively we have ready printed ID cards available for $6
Buy either CD or printed guides and the microsample for $25
Devonian Vertebrates - Maple Mill - $20
The Maple Mill Formation of Iowa contains an assemblage of sharks, fish and conodonts.
Almost every fossil is a tooth. At least a dozen species are represented including at least
6 genera of palaeozoic shark (Hybodus, Cladodus, Deltodus, Diacranodus, Chomatodus
and Orodus) are known from teeth. There is also a similar number of fish genera.
Almost every fossil is a tooth. At least a dozen species are represented including at least
6 genera of palaeozoic shark (Hybodus, Cladodus, Deltodus, Diacranodus, Chomatodus
and Orodus) are known from teeth. There is also a similar number of fish genera.
| Holmesella & Dipterus Fish |
| Diacranodus Shark |
| Orodus Shark |
| Coprolite |
A printed guide to the fauna of the Maple Mill is available for $4.
The guide illustrates many of the shark, fish and conodont fossils that can be found.
The guide illustrates many of the shark, fish and conodont fossils that can be found.
Buy the guide and the microsample for $22
Triassic Vertebrates - Bull Canyon - $20
The Bull Canyon Formation of New Mexico contains one of the worlds richest assemblages
of Triassic vertebrates. Fish, reptiles, amphibians, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, crocodilomorphs,
stem dinosaurs and cynodont mammals are all represent. Preservation is excellent. This is
a larger sample than those previously listed as the fossils are less concentrated, but
abundant specimens can always be found.
of Triassic vertebrates. Fish, reptiles, amphibians, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, crocodilomorphs,
stem dinosaurs and cynodont mammals are all represent. Preservation is excellent. This is
a larger sample than those previously listed as the fossils are less concentrated, but
abundant specimens can always be found.
| Cynodont mammalian tooth |
| Ceratosaur tooth |
| Fabrosaurid tooth |
| Metoposaurus amphibian tooth |
| Revueltosaurus form tooth |
A printed guide to the fauna of the Bull Canyon is available for $5.
The guide illustrates many of the species that can be found.
The guide illustrates many of the species that can be found.
Buy the guide and the microsample for $23
Permian Vertebrates - Ryan Formation - $20
This sample comes from the Ryan Formation of Southern Oklahoma and is Lower Permian
in age. All of the major genera and groups of terrestrial reptiles and amphibians are found
in this deposit. Famous genera such as Dimetrodon, Eryops, Edaphosaurus, Xenacanthus
and Trimerorachis are known from their teeth, bones and claws. In this sample, teeth and
bone fragments and scales are the most common fossils. Excellent material.
in age. All of the major genera and groups of terrestrial reptiles and amphibians are found
in this deposit. Famous genera such as Dimetrodon, Eryops, Edaphosaurus, Xenacanthus
and Trimerorachis are known from their teeth, bones and claws. In this sample, teeth and
bone fragments and scales are the most common fossils. Excellent material.
| Xenacanthus tooth |
A printed guide to the microfauna of the Lower Permian is available for $4.
The card guide illustrates many of the species that can be found in the samples
The card guide illustrates many of the species that can be found in the samples
Buy the cardguide and the microsample for $22
| Trimerorachis claw |
| Trimerorachis tooth |
| Xenacanth Spine |
| Acrodus tooth |
Additionally, a .pdf guide to the macrofauna of the Lower Permian is available for $8
per CDRom.
The guide contains descriptions of the geological setting of the deposit and the macro
fauna which it contains. Approximately 100 illustrations are used to accompany the text.
The guide is suitable for printing.
per CDRom.
The guide contains descriptions of the geological setting of the deposit and the macro
fauna which it contains. Approximately 100 illustrations are used to accompany the text.
The guide is suitable for printing.
| Also add the CDRom for a total of $28 |
Devonian Vertebrates - New Albany Shale - $20
The New Albany Shale of Indiana is a late Devonian deposit. The shale breaks down in
acid to produce a residue rich in quartz crystals and conodonts. Occasionally other
vertebrate remains can be found, but this material is most notable for the large number of
excellently preserved conodonts that it contains.
acid to produce a residue rich in quartz crystals and conodonts. Occasionally other
vertebrate remains can be found, but this material is most notable for the large number of
excellently preserved conodonts that it contains.
| Polygnathus |
| Ozarkodina |
| Ligonodina |
| Hibarella |
A printed card guide to the fauna of the New Albany Shale is available for $4.
The guide illustrates many of the shark, fish and conodont fossils that can be found.
The guide illustrates many of the shark, fish and conodont fossils that can be found.
Buy the guide and the microsample for $22
Devonian Vertebrates - Beechwood Limestone - $20
The Beechwood Limestone of Indiana is a late Devonian deposit. It is very similar in nature
and faunal make-up to the New Albany Shale and comes from the same geological section.
The card guide for the New Albany Shale can also be used for this material.
and faunal make-up to the New Albany Shale and comes from the same geological section.
The card guide for the New Albany Shale can also be used for this material.
Buy the New Albany set for $22 and add this for only $15 more
Mississippian Vertebrates - Missouri - $25
This collection is not a microsample, but 5 species of conodont from the Mississippian of
Missouri. This collection was originally collected in the 1940's and has been remounted by
us in new micropalaeontology slides with aluminum cases and glass cover slips. Each
collection has 5 separate slides representing the following species:
Lower Ordovician - Jefferson City Formation - Drepanodus arcuatus
Middle Ordovician - Dutchtown Formation - Erismodus dutchtownensis
Middle Ordovician - Plattin Limestone - Oistodus curvatus
Middle Ordovician - Joachim Limestone - Cardiodus tumidus
Upper Ordovician - Maquoketa Formation - Phragmodus unsculptis
Missouri. This collection was originally collected in the 1940's and has been remounted by
us in new micropalaeontology slides with aluminum cases and glass cover slips. Each
collection has 5 separate slides representing the following species:
Lower Ordovician - Jefferson City Formation - Drepanodus arcuatus
Middle Ordovician - Dutchtown Formation - Erismodus dutchtownensis
Middle Ordovician - Plattin Limestone - Oistodus curvatus
Middle Ordovician - Joachim Limestone - Cardiodus tumidus
Upper Ordovician - Maquoketa Formation - Phragmodus unsculptis
| Oistodus |
| Cardiodus |
| Erismodus |
| Drepanodus |
| Phragmodus |
