Mississippian Age crinoids from Crawfordsville, Indiana, are known
worldwide for their completeness, abundance, comparatively large
size, and extraordinary aesthetic appeal. With over 100 detailed
photos and drawings and incisive text, this book describes the
locality, focusing on its exceptional value from both scientific
and lay perspectives. The geologic region is explored, along with
the factors believed to have led to the unusual preservation of
these crinoids. Detailed descriptions of the morphology, geological
history, and classification of stemmed Paleozoic age crinoids
follows. Diagrams and photos of real specimens aid in understanding
crinoid terminology and identifying and classifying these crinoids
to the genus and species level. This book is written for both the
new and advanced collector. It is also valuable to the new student
of invertebrate paleontology. It provides updated insight into the
morphology, classification, and identification of crinoid fossils
collected at the Crawfordsville localities.
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