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1. ohiodnr.gov › fossils-in-ohioFossils in Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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   The Upper Carboniferous (Pennsylvanian) shales, siltstones, sandstones, and coal shales of eastern Ohio contain fossils of invertebrates, such as giant cockroaches and millipedes, coal swamp trees such as Lepidodendron, and vertebrates in the form of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Platyrhinops lyelli (pictured here), a frog-like amphibian from ...

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3. www.ohiohistory.org › digging-into-the-pastDigging into the Past: Discover Ohio’s Fossils!

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   Jun 14, 2017 · In northwest Ohio you can dig for fossils from as far back as the Devonian Era (416 million years ago – 359 million years ago) at Fossil Park located near Toledo, Ohio. This specimen of fossilized trilobite tracks was found in Clermont County, Ohio. Trilobites once lived in lakes and other marine enviroments between 570 million years ago and ...

4. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org › about › blogOhio's Famous Fossils - Imagination Station

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   Jul 28, 2023 · Ohio’s official state fossil is a large trilobite called Isotelus maximus. Isotelus fossils are found in the Cincinnati area, including a foot-long individual, humongous for a trilobite! People come to Toledo from around the world seeking a charming trilobite called Eldredgeops rana. This trilobite had a head shaped like a frog’s head.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paleontology_in_OhioPaleontology in Ohio - Wikipedia

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   The location of the state of Ohio. Paleontology in Ohio refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Ohio. Ohio is well known for having a great quantity and diversity of fossils preserved in its rocks. The state's fossil record begins early in the Paleozoic era, during the Cambrian period.

6. ohiodnr.gov › wps › wcmOhio’s GEOLOGICAL WALK THROUGH TIME - Ohio Department of ...

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   blades of bone on powerful jaws. The best fossils of Dunkleosteus come from the Cleveland area, but pieces also have been found around Columbus. Replicas of its skull adorn museums throughout the world. It is certainly Ohio’s most famous fossil. The Devonian-age Ohio Shale is a commonly dark rock that breaks into thin sheets. The shale formed

7. rockhoundresource.com › fossils-in-ohio-best-sitesFossils in Ohio: Best Sites (With Map!), Types, & Tips

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   The most prolific and famous area for fossil collecting in Ohio is a stretch of exposed limestone known as the Cincinnati Arch.This stretch of rock was compressed and uplifted during the Ordovician and Devonian periods (about 400 to 500 million years ago), bringing the fossil-rich rocks to the surface.

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   When did fossils come to Ohio?

   • This stretch of rock was compressed and uplifted during the Ordovician and Devonian periods (about 400 to 500 million years ago), bringing the fossil-rich rocks to the surface. There is almost no limit to the types and species of fossils you can find trapped in Ohio’s bedrock.

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   Is Ohio considered a fossil state?

   • Ohio is considered a fossil state due to its great quantity and diversity of fossils preserved in its rocks. The state's fossil record begins early in the Paleozoic era, during the Cambrian period. Ohio was generally covered by seawater from that time on through the rest of the early Paleozoic.

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   Are there dinosaur fossils in Ohio?

   • No dinosaur fossils have ever been found in Ohio, and it is unlikely that they ever will be. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era, and all of the fossil-bearing rocks exposed on the surface in Ohio are older than that. Mesozoic era (dinosaur-aged) rocks have all been eroded away, taking any fossils with them.

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   What fossils can you find in Southwest Ohio?

   • Like the other parks in this area, the rocks here are Ordovician in age, about 500 million years old. You’ll be able to find ancient fossils like brachiopods, trilobites, byozoans, coral, and crinoids. Another gem in southwest Ohio, this park offers a lot of activities including fossil collecting.

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   What is Ohio's State Invertebrate Fossil?

   • The large trilobite (pictured here) from the Upper Ordovician rocks near Cincinnati is Ohio's official State Invertebrate Fossil. During the Late Devonian Period, the inland sea deepened and the seafloor conisted of stagnant black muds that would eventually form the Ohio Shale, exposed in the central and northeast Ohio.

   Fossils in Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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   Is Ohio a good place to find fossils?

   • Mark Peter specimen and photo. Ohio is a great state for viewing and collecting fossils. All of the state's bedrock (consolidated rock underlying soil and till) exposed at the Earth's surface is sedimentary rock, and most of it contains fossils. Some rocks, such as many Ordovician-age limestones of southwest Ohio, are primarily composed of fossils.

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9. www.lyellcollection.org › doi › absThe Falls of the Ohio River: America's First Fossil Bed

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Beyond geology, the Falls of the Ohio can also be considered the origin and ending of the Lewis and Clark expedition, as well as an important location for naturalists and educators. A treasure of natural and human history and a National Natural Landmark, this spectacular 220 acre (89 ha) expanse of fossiliferous bedrock is worthy of ongoing study and protection.