More bryozoan encrusted horn corals

[hrguy54]

Back in April 2017 I posted pics of what I thought was a unique bryozoan encrusted horn coral....

Since then I have come across more while collecting in SW Ohio that I'd like to share. And, yes, the prep can be extensive.

 

The first one, there is no real top/bottom or side view. It is 7 cm across x 10 cm "tall"

 

This one is 4.5 cm across x 4.5 cm "tall". I believe the bryozoan on the following is Constellaria florida

 

This one is 5.5 cm across and 6 cm "tall"

 

This last one is my favorite. I finished prepping it in early March. I think the layering of the bryozoan is amazing. It is 7 cm across x 9 cm "tall"  x 4 cm "deep".

The horn coral is broken.

 

 

 

 

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

WOW! 

Those are amazing and the prepping is beautifully done.

I don't think it's Constellaria florida. 

I'm pretty sure that C. florida is ramose and not encrusting and it has distinctive star-shaped monicules like this one in my collection :

 

[hrguy54]

Tidgy's Dad....Honestly I was just guessing. Someone else out there knows what it is. It looks just like raw chicken skin.

Thanks.

[crabfossilsteve]

Now, yes, those are amazingly cool like little jewels enclosed in some weird gift box. How did you prep those guys?

 

[hrguy54]

5 minutes ago, crabfossilsteve said:

Now, yes, those are amazingly cool like little jewels enclosed in some weird gift box. How did you prep those guys?

 

 

The old fashion-ish way....dremel, dental picks