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This was found in northern Arkansas. I don't know much about it or fossils in general, but I'm very interested in learning. I'm just wondering if this is a rare specimen or any information at all. It seems to be in good condition to my untrained eye and I was excited when we found it.
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Are wooly rhino (coelodonta) tooth common to find?
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Isopoda... An incredibly diverse extant order, dating back no less than 270 million years, to the Permian. The humble pill bug, the common woodlouse, or the playful roly poly. They all belong to this stunning group of creatures, ranging from terrestrial to aquatic life. Just take a gander at some of these beauties: Pseudarmadillo assoi Pseudolaureola atlantica Calmanesia sp. Amazing, aren't they! 270 million years you say? There's got to be something to them, hasn't there? I'm sure there is, but I like to think that the universe just loves them, as I do! Now, one can't mention isopods without touching on trilobites. Ah, trilobites, known by many, loved by all. Isopod, right? Welllllll... No. Trilobites are unfortunately completely extinct, whereas, these impersonators, isopods, cramped their style, and outlived them... How cool is that! This is the end of my post, I guess! There's no real overarching message, it's... Just an appreciation post for Isopoda... Goodnight all, have a good one!
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For many members who hunt certain formations or areas often, there are common fossils that can be found so often that they are often left in the field, or only taken in the best condition. These common fossils would often be considered beautiful specimens by others who live far away from the site. So show us what's common at your favorite hunting site, whether it be corals, crinoid stems, ammonites or petrified wood! As the saying goes, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."
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Hey guys, I am just starting to collect fossils, does anyone know of any types of “rare” fossils?
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Hey guys, being the amateur fossil enthusiast that I am I have a question, why are fossils from the weaker dinosaurs more common than those at the top of the food chain? Triceratops bones are so common and cheap yet a chunk of T. rex bone can cost a whole lot more. Why?
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Howdy. Found this in a creekbed in South Texas. Curious as to what exactly it is as well as approximate age and what else can be found in the same area as these. I find quite a few of these so they seem extremely common. Typically in various sizes this being around the average
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Hi wondering if there is a name for this reddish mineral combination that I see frequently in per-mineralized fossils? I found a couple pictures to use as examples.
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How common were mammals in the cretaceous?
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Someone I read a joking statement that paleontology is primarily "the study of fossil teeth and jaws." Teeth and jaw fossils do appear to predominate.... I understand why tooth fossils are common- teeth are very hard, and many creatures replace teeth repeatedly. But why are jaw fossils common?
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Many times we see the best that someone has, and not the numerous less than satisfactory specimens. For some, this could lead to feeling insufficient or inadequate in their fossil collection. As we strive to find that flawless 12" tyrannosaur tooth or painstakingly prepping out that complete spiny trilobite let us see the common finds we encounter on that journey!
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I've noticed that a huge majority of the North American Silurian system is composed of dolomite. During the Ordovician, it seems to me that dolomite formation was sparse, but during the Silurian there is a massive surge of it, and in the succeeding Devonian it seems to have returned to pre-Silurian levels again. What was the reason for this? Is this just a North American phenomenon, or was it worldwide?
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I noticed that fossil dugong rib bones from Florida often have boring worm holes in them, though these are not predators per se, and have heard that shark marks can be found. Any other kinds of marks I should look out for? How common is it to find shark bite marks on the ribs?
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Are Asteroceras Common In The U.s. Central Texas Region?
ideal214 posted a topic in Questions & Answers
I am new to the site and had a question on asteroceras and how common they are to find in Texas or the U.S. for that matter. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you. I attached a few images of the fist few I've found still have a huge bucket to go through.
