Beltzville Fossil Finds (Page Under Construction)
Below are some Beltzville Fossil Finds from our visits to this beautiful Pennsylvania State Park. Do you think we have classified a fossil incorrectly? Since we are amateur “Paleontologists,” we are eager to hear your thoughts on any fossil. Just email us at [email protected] with a description of the fossil and your thoughts and details. We will research and update the site as appropriate. Thanks, fossil friends!
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes:
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes:
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes:
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes: This fossil was donated for elementary school education.
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes:
Fossil Information:
- Type: Brachiopod
- Details: Brachiopod shell imprints are a commonly found fossil. Brachiopods are marine invertebrate (lacking a backbone) animals whose shells have two valves attached along a hinge, similar to clams.
- Site: Beltzville State Park, PA
- Found Date: September 2023
- Layer: Middle Devonian
- Notes: This fossil was donated for elementary school education.
These are some small fossils found at Beltzville State Park in Northeast Pennsylvania.
