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Found this round rock amongst other fossil rocks, but it was so round that it stood out to me. I was hoping to cut it open and find it was a geode. At first I made one small cut and could see that the inside was chalk-like, so I tossed it to the side and wasnt going to bother with it anymore. But I noticed the very center was a different color. It looked pink, so I knocked out one quarter of the thick outer layer of that chalky stuff, and then some more, and this is what was inside. Does anybody else think this could be an egg with a baby dinosaur inside?
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Texas Cretaceous: Nearly complete mummified body, or random concretion?
Kenna in Texas posted a topic in Fossil ID
Good morning, I hope this is interesting. I found what I suspect is the fossil of a reptile or dinosaur that was torn open and then mummified prior to fossilization. Knowing the odds of this are vanishingly small, I will let the photos speak for themselves. I see soft tissue structures that align with reptilian anatomy but your mileage may vary. This was found in Grayson county Texas just south of Lake Texarkana. Multiple rock groups are exposed in a small area here, including Denton Clay, Weno Limestone, & Grayson Marl, all of which are from the Cretaceous. Thanks in advance for any and all responses. Kenna PS: Some of you have posted some remarkable material for new members - guides to eggs, teeth, and how to post ID requests - amazing stuff. It is appreciated!- 11 replies
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Hello folks. I'm back after an extended break. I've found some really cool fossils on my land in southern Missouri, Texas county, USA. Just a few miles south of cabool. A seasonal stream flows through my land exposing some cool finds, not to mention- the heavy rains are washing the topsoil away. From the hundreds of artifacts I've collected, this spot must have been an indigenous settlement. My best guess is that this item was in the hands of those early Americans. I can see why, this is my 2nd most favorite of the collection. Please help me identify what this is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. FYI, I have overcast skies at the moment and very limited internet access. These pics are the best I can do. Mm measurements are roughly 66mm x 38mm x 25mm
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I think it's a ceritops. The egg looks a bit squished. And the skin has a blue hue in places. I can see skin. Bone. The face, and eye socket. The right shoulder socket. Limbs. A placenta type skin covering separating the body from other parts of the egg. It's rubbery, or waxy feeling to the touch. The shell is fragile, but it was leathery what I found it. Somebody say to me. " oh my God, your rite. That's a ceritops fetus. In the egg. " . I bet there is DNA in this thing hey ,)