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Hi everyone this is Matt again. Can anyone tell me what kind of cephalopod this is in this rock? Here are some photos:
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Fossils Solnhofen, Germany. Need identification if possible
AnyArthropod posted a topic in Fossil ID
Hello everyone, I went to a fossil deposit in Solnhofen, Germany a few years ago. I never got all of my finds IDed however. I would appreciate your help if you have time. Thanks for your intrest, -AnyArthropod -
Any ideas what this is? Found in Maryland. Has kind of a hex pattern on one side.
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When I was a kid I found this bivalve fossil and now looking at it, I think it lived attached to something on one side. You can see how one of the shells is deformed in a wierd way. Is it a known and common phenomenon? Also I would like if one of you can help me get an ID on this bivalve.
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I am an old-long-time shark tooth hunter in Charleston SC. I ran across some photos and information on Leisey Shell Pit, Hillsborough Co., Florida, USA. What is the story on this place? What is its history? Do they offer paid tours? Are they closed to the public? The photos are VERY attractive to a fossil hunter
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I found this shell fossil 6 or so years ago on the fossil walk in Ulladulla, NSW, Australia. What I find strange about it is that it's a common species at this site, only it's deposited in a rock from after the species inhabited the area. The fossil is deposited in a stone transported to the area when glaciers moved though and, to the best of my knowledge, the fossils in Ulladulla are all from far before the glaciers arrived. Does anyone have any ideas how this fossil came to be here? Thanks
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Found in the Mount Laurel formation at the C&D canal in Delaware. Any idea on the genus?
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Found in the Mount Laurel formation of the C&D canal Delaware. It looks like a modern day razor clam. Does anyone know the genus of this fossil?
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Are these both Anomia sp.? Found in the Mount Laurel formation of the C&D canal Delaware.
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I found this at the Mount Laurel formation at the C&D canal Delaware. Wondering if it’s a fossil and if it is, the scientific name.
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Hello just wanted to show you guys this pebble I found from a jurrasic coast in Oman. does anyone know what the spiky shell at the bottom is? thank you for your time.!
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What is the age of the oldest known non-permineralized shell?
Eye in the Sky posted a topic in Questions & Answers
Recently, a group of paleontologists were having a discussion regarding fossil shells after a woman produced one for identification. Discussion turned to the difference between a shell and a fossil shell (that being a shell which has permineralized). There was debate as to whether or not there are any shells that are older than any fossil shells in the general paleo record. One of the paleontologists knows a shell expert and she reported back that the oldest known shell is approximately 18,000 years old and that all shells older than that have permineralized. However, some found this difficult -
Not sure what this fossil or structure is. I found it in my neighborhood in North San Antonio where there’s a lot of limestone and fossils in limestone and petrified wood. I’m in a new neighborhood and thee builder has to dig through lots of stone to bury utilities and set foundations. this little object reminded me at first of a baby oyster shell due to it’s oyster shel shape. When i got it home though and looked at it under my magnifier, a huge question mark formed in my mind. The ‘rosette’ structures which appear to form it have me confounded. I wonder if it might be
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Hello, Sometimes I collect shells from the beach and the other day I found the one in these pictures. My friend thinks it may be a shark tooth but it looks unlike other shark teeth I've seen. If you have any idea what it may be please let me know! Thank you.
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Recently found a very large area covered with these shells on our ranch after a rain storm. It is in sweetwater county, south western Wyoming. Just curious what they are, what time period they are from, are they the kind that produce pearls, just a general knowledge of them. Any help would be great, thank you.
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Hello, I'll admit I have zero experience with fossils. One day while waking or property I found this fossil. I am interested to discover what it is and how old it may be. It was found about a mile east of the Trinity River near Palestine, TX. I was surprised that it was on top of the soil, but the area is prone to erosion. It's about 2 inches in length and has some obvious texture to it. Hopefully my pictures are clear enough for identification and/or dating.
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Found this in Alabama mountains near Huntsville. Was in a washed out area of rock. Found others too. Any ideas?
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[Baltic Amber Inclusion] Gastropoda - Extremely Rare Snail Shell. First ever for me.
vermiculosis posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
Hello Dear Friends, This time i'd like to show something special : Dream Of Any Baltic Amber Collector. Snail Shell. Extremely Rare Gastropoda ( For me super extremely rare - i never had any one ). Huge Amber 50g, 2.5mm Snail shell. Better quality pic - https://ibb.co/q9qvGcv Cheers from amber cave !! Artur -
are [martesia scobinula] shells often found on North Pacific coastlines internet search only shows european finds (netherlands)
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Found this little clam type full mold in NJ Cretaceous stream (not Big Brook). First time I've found a shell mold like this there. Reminds me of the Coquina clams in the undertow along the Jersey beaches in the summer. Any info on what it's nomenclature may be? Fun highlight of the day outside of the common shark teeth.
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Found this in my yard in SW Washington long ago. Looking over what I believed were my fossils, I noticed what appears to be the clam in the shell I thought was fossilized. Is it? Not sure where the shell was originally found. Possibly So. Washington or Oregon coast. measures 4 cm. I can feel it.
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This piece looks like a shell plate of a turtle. It is from Yunnan, China. Is it a A shell plate of turtle?
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look at all these brachiopods I found in these 2 rocks from the creek today
matthew textor posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
Hi everyone this is Matt again. Today again, I broke apart 2 rocks, and they had a lot of brachiopods in them. Here are some photos:
