Earth Science Digital Image Library - Ostracods

Grade Levels

3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Course, Subject

Science and Technology and Engineering Education, Science

Related Academic Standards

CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Recognize that fossils provide us with information about living things that inhabited the Earth long ago

3.3.4.A3 3.3.4.A3

Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time.

S8.D.1.1.4 S8.D.1.1.4

Explain how fossils provide evidence about plants and animals that once lived throughout Pennsylvania’s history (e.g., fossils provide evidence of different environments).

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Topic

Geologic History

Description

The Lower Devonian Manlius limestone contains the organic shell remains from ostracods. These crustaceans are very common in the Manlius carbonates. They may have tolerated stressful environmental conditions, such as those with high salinity water. The Ostracoda have the most complete fossil record of any crustacean. They were most abundant during the Silurian Period. They are one of the most successful animal groups, with approximately 8000 recognized living species.

Location

East Kingston, Ulster County, NY

Credits

With support from the Center for Applied Technologies in Education, The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an initiative authored by Russell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, New York.

Description

The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an archive of quality digital images for teacher and/or student reference in their studies of Earth Science. For additional information about the image, please click on a link below:

Earth Science Digital Image Library - Ostracods