Field Book: Pennsylvanian Plant Fossils of Illinois
by Romayne Skartvedt Charles William Collinson
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About This Book
Field Pennsylvanian Plant Fossils of Illinois by Charles Collinson and Romayne Skartvedt is a comprehensive guide for beginners in collecting and classifying plant fossils. The book provides detailed illustrations and information on the plant fossils commonly found in Illinois, delving into the geological history of the Pennsylvanian Period and the unique conditions that led to the preservation of plant fossils. It introduces key plant genera, offers practical tips on fossil hunting in Illinois, and serves as a valuable resource for amateur collectors and educators interested in prehistoric pl...
Chapters (32)
- Field Book PENNSYLVANIAN PLANT FOSSILS OF ILLINOIS
- FOREWORD
- KEY TO PLANTS ILLUSTRATED ON TIME CHART
- PENNSYLVANIAN FLORA
- SCALE AND SEAL TREES (Plate 1)
- SCOURING RUSHES (Plate 2)
- SPHENOPHYLLUM (Plate 2)
- FERNS (Plates 1 and 3)
- SEED FERNS (Plate 4)
- CORDAITES (Plates 1 and 2)
- FRUITING BODIES (Plate 5)
- COLLECTING AREAS FOR PENNSYLVANIAN PLANTS Northern Illinois
- Mazon Creek Area
- Bureau County
- Knox County
- Mercer and Warren Counties
- Fulton County
- McDonough County
- Vermilion County
- Other Northern Illinois Localities
- Southern Illinois
- Lawrence County
- Saline, Pope, and Johnson Counties
- Perry and Jackson Counties
- Other Southern Illinois Localities
- SUGGESTIONS FOR COLLECTING PENNSYLVANIAN PLANTS
- Where to Look for Plant Fossils
- Collecting Equipment
- Rules of Courtesy
- Handling Specimens
- REFERENCES
- EDUCATIONAL EXTENSION PROGRAM
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