Fossils come in many shapes and sizes.
Paleontologists classify and identify fossils based on their shapes and appearance.
Thousands of different fossils can be found in Kentucky and surrounding States. Identifying all of the types requires experts, however, many of the most common types can be easily identified. Found in Kentucky section and compare to the pictures provided. However, if you don't know what kind of fossil you have, this section was compiled to try and point you in the right direction. Here you can choose a word from the following list that seems to describe the fossil you are trying to identify.