Sphaerocrinus geometricus

Another crinoid calyx to show you from Germany. It's a Sphaerocrinus geometricus from the Loogh formation (Devonian, Givetian stage) near Üxheim, Germany. This calyx reminds me a little of the Dolatocrinus sp. calyx, that are found in the Devonian rocks of Michigan, in terms of the plate ornamentation.

Dorsal surface

Oral surface

The next three photos are the calyx rotated approximate 90 degree between photos.

Thanks to Nils for the fossil!

Eucalyptocrinites rosaceus crinoid from Germany

Today I have the calyx of a crinoid called Eucalyptocrinites rosaceus to show you. It comes from the Loogh Formation (Devonian, Givetian stage) near Berndorf, Germany. The calyx is round and squat with a bit or ornamentation. The arms are missing but you can see their attachment points.

Dorsal view

Oral view

These next few photos are the profile view of the calyx rotated about 30 degrees between images.

Thanks to Nils for the specimen