Interested
individuals have requested the General Assembly to designate the
crinoid as the official state fossil because:
- crinoids
symbolize Iowa’s geologic and paleontological heritage of
- crinoid
are common fossils found in the Paleozoic rocks which
underlie most of Iowa
- Iowans
have made significant contributions to the identification
and preservation of crinoids and the publication their
research.
If
you or a school class is interested in supporting this request
simply write your local senator or representative in support.
For
More Information Contact:
Bill
Johnson, Curator State
Historical Society of Iowa 600
East Locust Des
Moines, Iowa 50319 515-281-5627 Michael.Smith@iowa.gov
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