Chain coral fossil

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Description

Chain coral fossils are commonly found in Michigan rock formations and date back to 443-419 million years ago. During this time, Michigan was covered in a shallow tropical sea in which coral such as this was abundant. Each round opening in the specimen would have been occupied by an individual living polyp.

Object Information

Local ID:

E2007.1.130

Collection:

Fossils

Dimensions:

1.5" h 2" w 1.25" d