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Aulocystis fascicularis Coral Fossil

Source info:

Author: Kentuckiana Mike
Date: 2015-01-04 06:09:00
Blog: Louisville Area Fossils
URL: http://louisvillefossils.blogspot.com/2015/01/aulocystis-fascicularis-coral-fossil.html

Summary:

Very nice find of a Devonian Period coral fossil This coral appears to be an Aulocystis fascicularis. It was found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County Kentucky USA. Thanks to Kenny for the image.

Content analysis:

Stratigraphic context:

Recognized stratigraphic terms [n]:Devonian [1]
Jeffersonville Limestone [1]
Agenames chronostratigraphy [rating]:Devonian [0.8]
Paleozoic [0.8]
Phanerozoic [0.8]
Middle Devonian [0.5]
Lower Devonian [0.5]
Eifelian [0.1]
Emsian [0.1]

Geographic context:

LocationCountryLatitudeLongitude
JeffersonvilleUS38.2791-85.7375
LimestoneUS46.9122-67.8256
JeffersonUS38.1887-85.676

Keywords:

Aulocystis fascicularis, coral, image, Jefferson County Kentucky, Jeffersonville Limestone, Kenny, Period coral fossil, Thanks, USA

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