Devyn Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hello all! Just looking to get some opinions on what I have found. This piece was found in southern New Jersey, almost as far south as you can go, in the Cape May County Area. It was uncovered in some dirt after digging for a new septic system. It’s about an inch and half long and very thin. Any chance that what I found could be a fossil of some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Yes, it's a fossil tabulate coral, a Favositid, I think. Nice find. Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. 3 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Yes, it's a fossil tabulate coral, a Favositid, I think. Nice find. Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. Awesome, and thank you for the warm welcome! So glad to be here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieLynn Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 that's a lovely little fossil find! www.fossil-quest.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Devyn said: Awesome Are you already hooked? Well, I don´t know your area and where these septic ditches are located. They could be in gravel, glacial drift (??) or in somewhat weathered bedrock. However, it could be productive fossil-wise, to have a second and third look at these ditches and the dirt (if its possible, because of Covid-19 etc.). Have fun! Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, FranzBernhard said: glacial drift This probably is a coral that drifted in as a result of glacial activity. But should cartilage be considered given the location it was found in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Rockwood said: This probably is a coral that drifted in as a result of glacial activity. But should cartilage be considered given the location it was found in ? No. Cape May is known for these paleozoic erratics. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hello and welcome to TFF. Nice little tabulate coral. The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 A warm welcome to TFF from Austin, Tx. That's a very nice coral specimen to introduce yourself with. Can't wait to see what else you may find. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearLake Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 20 hours ago, Devyn said: digging for a new septic system 1 hour ago, grandpa said: Can't wait to see what else you may find. Be careful what you ask for!! haha Nice find by the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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