Favosites sp. Wren's Nest, Dudley, UK. Silurian (Homerian).
Key points about Favosites from Wren's Nest:
Fossil type:
Favosites is a tabulate coral, meaning it is composed of numerous tiny, interconnected coral polyps creating a honeycomb-like structure.
Geological period:
These fossils date back to the Silurian period, approximately 430 million years ago.
Significance of Wren's Nest:
This site is considered a significant fossil location due to the abundance and diversity of marine life preserved there, including various types of corals like Favosites and Halysites.
Favosites sp. Wren's Nest, Dudley, UK. Silurian (Homerian).
Key points about Favosites from Wren's Nest:
Fossil type:
Favosites is a tabulate coral, meaning it is composed of numerous tiny, interconnected coral polyps creating a honeycomb-like structure.
Geological period:
These fossils date back to the Silurian period, approximately 430 million years ago.
Significance of Wren's Nest:
This site is considered a significant fossil location due to the abundance and diversity of marine life preserved there, including various types of corals like Favosites and Halysites.