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I collect fossils in already disturbed areas around Scotts Valley, CA, mostly sand quarries and road cuts. The fossilized sand dollars I've collected date to the Miocene 10-12 million and, from what I understand, most everything found in this area is similar from a chronological point of view. This region was a vast, shallow ocean back then so most of the fossils are aquatic. An intact sea cow from this era was famously collected in this region. The first fossil I posted appears to be coral. The second photo indicates a concavity. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
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I collect fossils in already disturbed areas around Scotts Valley, CA, mostly sand quarries and road cuts. The fossilized sand dollars I've collected date to the Miocene 10-12 million and, from what I understand, most everything is similar from a chronological point of view. This area was a vast, shallow ocean back then so most of the fossils are aquatic. An intact sea cow from this era was famously collected in this region. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
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I collect fossils in already disturbed areas around Scotts Valley, CA, mostly sand quarries and road cuts. The fossilized sand dollars I've collected date to the Miocene 10-12 million and, from what I understand, most everything found in this area is similar from a chronological point of view. This region was a vast, shallow ocean back then so most of the fossils are aquatic. An intact sea cow from this era was famously collected in this region. The first fossil I posted appears to be coral. The second remains unidentified, but someone floated the idea of a worn sea urchin. Here are a few more fragments. They look like fossilized bone to me, but I'm clueless.
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I collect fossils in already disturbed areas around Scotts Valley, CA, mostly sand quarries and road cuts. The fossilized sand dollars I've collected date to the Miocene 10-12 million and, from what I understand, most everything found in this area is similar from a chronological point of view. This region was a vast, shallow ocean back then so most of the fossils are aquatic. An intact sea cow from this era was famously collected in this region. The first fossil I posted appears to be coral. Ithought this one might be a shark tooth, but I'm now skeptical. I've also added a collection photo of the other little bits and scraps I found yesterday. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
