| Vertebrate Microfossils |
Ordovician Vertebrates - Harding Sandstone - $10
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.
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 |
Devonian Vertebrates - Maple Mill - $10
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.
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.
| Diacranodus Shark |
| Orodus Shark |
Triassic Vertebrates - Bull Canyon - $35
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.
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.
| Ceratosaur tooth |
| Fabrosaurid tooth |
| Metoposaurus amphibian tooth |
Permian Vertebrates - Ryan Formation - $35
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.
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 |
| Trimerorachis claw |
| Trimerorachis tooth |
| Xenacanth Spine |
Devonian Vertebrates - New Albany Shale - $10
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.
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 |
| Hibarella |
Devonian Vertebrates - Beechwood Limestone - $10
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.
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.
All of the microfossils listed are sold as unsorted samples.
Sample size varies depending on the concentration of fossils.
Sample size varies from a small capsule to a bag of material
(< 1 gram to several grams in weight). Each sample contains
a large number of fossils, so you need not worry about
whether a particular sample is worth the money.
Most samples now come with full colour identification
cards so you name many of the species found.
Sample size varies depending on the concentration of fossils.
Sample size varies from a small capsule to a bag of material
(< 1 gram to several grams in weight). Each sample contains
a large number of fossils, so you need not worry about
whether a particular sample is worth the money.
Most samples now come with full colour identification
cards so you name many of the species found.
Mississippian Vertebrates - Chappel Limestone - $10
From the Mississippian of Texas, the Chappel Limestone contains a diverse conodont fauna.
Occasional shark teeth can also be found. ID card provided with each sample.
Occasional shark teeth can also be found. ID card provided with each sample.
Permian Vertebrates - Admiral Formation - $35
This sample comes from the Admiral Formation of Lawton, Oklahoma and is Middle Permian in
age. In this sample, teeth and bone fragments are common fossils. All specimens are from the
Richards Spur locality and include Captorhinus, Cardiocephalus and other species.
age. In this sample, teeth and bone fragments are common fossils. All specimens are from the
Richards Spur locality and include Captorhinus, Cardiocephalus and other species.
Mississippian Vertebrates - Prospect Hill Fm - $10
From the Mississippian of Iowa the Prospect Hill Formation contains a diverse conodont fauna.
Occasional shark teeth can also be found.
Occasional shark teeth can also be found.
