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Maps made in Arc Map for the project
In situ fossils
On the left is an image of some of the rugose corals in a cluster, found at Lake Nacogdoches.
On the right is a piece of one of the hematite rich layers in the Weches, this piece was found in Lanana Creek in Nacogdoches. Prominently you can see some fossil molds/impressions as the original fossil that made them has eroded away.
There are several corals found in the Weches, most commonly the Rugose (Horn Corals), followed by Fan corals, and then Branching corals. On the left and right are two different branching coral sections ruler is in mm. While below are some rugose and fan corals found on site
To the left are two different types of gastropod shells. There are many types of gastropods in the Weches these two had the best detail out of our findings. Ruler is in mm.
One of the bivalves that are the most abundant fossil in the Weches.
A Clam found at a cliff in Nacogdoches near the O'Reilly auto parts store.
Various fossils from the Weches found at several different locations. On the top left are some gastropod shells, while bottom right are two cuddle fish horns. Then on the far top left is a shark tooth found at lake Nacogdoches.
Drone videos taken of the Eocene Weches in Nacogdoches
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