Amazing Mississippian Crinoids

Crinoids- sometimes called sea lilies – are related to starfish: their remains are common fossils.  The rings that make up the animal’s column are known as “Indian Beads”.  Complete specimens are uncommon and beautiful.  The Mississippian Period is called the “Age of Crinoids” because they were diverse and dominated the sea floor in the shallow continental seas.  Alan Goldstein’s presentation highlights the history, diversity and lifestyles of creatures that thrived about 350 million years ago in Indiana, Kentucky and surrounding states.  Program is free with regular Interpretive Center admission.