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Bill Shear wrote: > > Could Scott Clark briefly tell us what age the Penn Dixie quarry is and > what sorts of fossils are found there? > > Best wishes, Bill > ___________________ > William A. Shear > Department of Biology > Hampden-Sydney College > Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 USA > phone (804) 223-6172 > FAX (804) 223-6374 Sure Bill, no problem. The Rock is Devonian in age (approx 350-380 MY old) and is in an area of WNY that was once covered by a shallow sea. There is an abundance of brachiopods, crinoids, corals, pelecypods and trilobites. Other types of fossils are found here but are not common. The area is best known for it complete Phacops rana trilobites that come out. You can find an abundance of pieces and occasionally whole specimens ranging from 1/2" to 2" in length. The quarry is unique in that is not a large hole like most people think. It was surface mined for concrete agregate. The area is level and open. Making it ideal for younger prospectors. Thanks for your interest. sdc -- <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Scott D. Clark Programmer/Analyst I User Services - Information Technology Services Canisius College 2001 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14208 E-Mail: clarks@canisius.edu Phone: (716)888-2467 - voice (716)888-3223 - fax <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE THIS MESSAGE WAS CREATED FROM RECYCLED ELECTRONS!!!! <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
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