Pennsylvanian Fossils
of Missouri
Middle Pennsylvanian Series
Desmoinesian Stage
Marmaton Group
Altamont Formation
Bandera Formation
This is the
Altamont and Bandera Formation exposed
at the
I-170 road cut. The fossiliferous Lake
Neosho Shale is exposed
below the resistant Worland Limestone. All fossil specimens
illustrated on the following pages were found at this road cut.
At this location the Altamont Formation includes the Lake Neosho Shale
Member overlain by the Worland Limestone Member. In other places the
Altamont also includes the Amoret Limestone Member at its base, but a
definite Amoret cannot be recognized here. As a result, the Lake Neosho
Shale rests directly on the underlying Bandera Formation.
This is a research web site. As identifications
come in, the individual fossil pages are updated.
Identifications are posted based on information at the
time. Viewers are encouraged to make any comments
that might be of helpful. A large project such as this
cannot be accomplished by just one individual.
The Fossil Menu only represents a small percentage
of the specimens collected. There will be numerous additions.
Fossil Menu
Recent
Additions and updates to the Fossil Menu
Phyla
list (fossil list)
Geologic Overview
Dr. Norman R. King
Missouri
Geological Survey work (at this locality)
with section description by Wallace B. Howe
Some useful Rules for
Fossil Identification
Local
Student's Science Project at this Locality
The Library
Special thanks to the following individuals
who are volunteering their time and expertise.
Alan Goldstein
Dr. Bruce L. Stinchcomb
Dr. Chris L. Schneider
Jack Null
Jeanean Slamen
Dr. John R. Anderson
John McLeod
Dr. John Pojeta, Jr.
Dr. Karl A. Wilson
Mark McKinzie
Michael Orock
Dr. Norm R. King
Richard Gottfried
Dr. Roger K. Pabian
Dr. Steven R. Hill
Dr. Tomas E. Yancey
First Responders:
I wish to acknowledge Jeanean Slamen and Dr. Tom Yancey
for their assistance. When the request went out for help in 1999,
they replied immediately and volunteered their expertise and time.
Time is the most valuable gift anyone can give. Jeanean Slamen
and Dr. Tom Yancey have devoted countless hours to this project.
This project would not be where it is today without their
expertise, support, and friendship.
Pennsylvanian Links
Nebraska's
Invertebrate Fossils
by: Dr. Roger K. Pabian
The pictures on this web site are the
sole and
personal property of Barry Sutton.
© All rights reserved
Those wishing to use any pictures should contact me.
In most cases, written permission will be granted.
Contact:
Barry Sutton ("That Guy on the Side of the Road")
BGSutton@LakeNeosho.org
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This web site is dedicated to my Dad. He taught me to be
curious, research the unknown, network to find help or the
answers and never be embarrassed to say ... "I don't know."