Fossil Jaw Found in Simi Valley
Image
Title
Fossil Jaw Found in Simi Valley
Identifier
15902
Source
Ventura County Star-Free Press, 1988
Description
Closeup view of a small fossilized jawbone held by two bare hands. Teeth are visible along the edge of the fossil. A tray containing rocks and other samples with labels is next to the hands. Published 8 September 1988.
Museum records indicate that the fossil was the first found of an ancient primate species. The fossil was uncovered at the Simi Valley Landfill.
Museum records indicate that the fossil was the first found of an ancient primate species. The fossil was uncovered at the Simi Valley Landfill.
Creator
Gruber, Jack
Date
1988 September
Format
Black and white photograph
12.7 x 17.8 cm
Subject
Paleontology
Fossils
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Simi Valley (Calif.)
Relation
15903
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
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Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Gruber, Jack, “Fossil Jaw Found in Simi Valley,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed March 17, 2025, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/8554.