Peanut Wood | Australia skull was positioned near the center

was positioned near the center or slightly ventral within the shell

and the teeth could grow up to over 7 inches long

thanks to the preservative properties of asphalt

Fossil Discoveries

Peanut Wood | Australia skull was positioned near the centerPolished slab of petrified wood from Australia. It gets the name "Peanut Wood" due to the fact that it is actually petrified driftwood that is full of boreholes from clam larvae known as shipworms. These boreholes were filled in by a white mineral during the fossilization process which gave the wood it's unique appearance. Species: Aruacaria Age: Cretaceous Location: Australia Size: Approx. 7. 25"6. 5"0. 25"