Alveolites

Alveolites are tiny, fossilized coral structures from the Paleozoic era, primarily existing around 410 to 250 million years ago. They belong to the group called tabulate corals, characterized by their stacked, plate-like colonies. These corals built complex reef systems that supported diverse marine life. Alveolites form limestone rocks and are important for understanding ancient marine environments and the evolution of coral reefs. Their distinctive, honeycomb-like appearance is studied by geologists and paleontologists to interpret Earth’s prehistoric oceans and climate conditions.