Misha Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Hello everyone! I have recently purchased this skull roof from an actinolepid placoderm from the lower Devonian of Ukraine, The fossil was labelled as Kujdanowiaspis, but there is also a closely related genus found there called Erikaspis. I have been looking at several papers to try and see what distinguishes the two and if it is possible to tell what mine is but right now I am not sure. Any help identifying the genus and even species if possible would be great, Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Here are also some close-ups although I'm not sure if they'll be of any help: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 @jdp @Petalodus12 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...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Very nice purchase. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I can't help you with the ID, but a very love piece! 1 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...
Misha Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Very nice purchase. Thank you, I was really excited to find it and purchase it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalodus12 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I don’t have much experience with placoderms, so I’m not sure if I can be of help. Hopefully you get an ID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 I have done a bit more prep on this piece and have been successful in exposing some more fish remains around the skull. I am stopping here for now but maybe I will return to it eventually as there are still things to be uncovered in this matrix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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