MarcGrey1999 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I found this fossil yesterday near Whitby at Runswick Bay. Ammonites and belemnites are common here in the Jurassic cliffs, but I also found this. I am unsure as to whether it may be part of a fish or something else entirely- can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 A piece of brachiopod or bivalve?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcGrey1999 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 I have no idea, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to marine and invertebrates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Reminds me of a Ginkgo leaf, not sure if that is a possibility in the area where you searched for fossils. Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcGrey1999 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Good call I think that could be a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) It's a piece of a Phylloceras heterophyllum (ammonite). They can be very large and are often found compressed in the shale around there. (From this excellent blog https://andysfossils.com/2014/10/) (Not all of them show the undulating secondary ribs.) Edited August 6, 2020 by TqB 5 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) This is clearer perhaps - Phylloceras heterophyllum, 3D in a nodule, from near Whitby. (Sadly, it won't be complete - just the living chamber - so it lives in my garden. ) Edited August 6, 2020 by TqB 2 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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