This is the “Fossil Friday” post #243.  Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website.  We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com.  Please include a short description or story.  Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world!

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Eoscorpius carbonarius was described by FB. Meek and A.H. Worthen in 1868.  E. carbonarius was one of the early species described from Mazon Creek fossil material.  The first being Miamia bronsoni.  Scorpions have a very long history and are thought to be one of the first animals that ventured from the ocean onto dry land.  For more information see Mazon Monday #102.

Well… the exceptional finds keep coming from Dan Quasney.  He marveled us with his coelacanth back in April and a very sweet tailless whip scorpion just a few weeks ago.  Awesome fossil, Dan!  Thanks for sharing!