Paleontology – Arizona Jones

Crinoids, Ancient Marine Fossils

by Arizona JonesAncient Arizona, Fossils, Paleontology, Wildlife March 4, 2021April 6, 2021No Comments

Found in the mountains overlooking a small town not far outside the Salt River Valley, these are the fossilized remains of an ancient sea creature known as a Crinoid. With a flower-like appearance, these are often referred to as sea lilies. In fact, the word crinoid is derived from the Greek word “krinon,” meaning “a …

Dinosaur Trackway, Sedona

by Arizona JonesFossils, Region, Sedona January 25, 2021February 1, 2021No Comments

Having been up and down the Great 48, I can tell you, Arizona is one of the most diverse, interesting places, you can hope to live or visit. Even a number of dinosaur species, large and small, once called Arizona home. There are a number of prints that can be found across the state, some …

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