mikeymig Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I just took my Phyllocarids out of storage and put them back on display in the collection room. All of these extinct crustaceans were found in New York State. Two of the specimens have their complete mandibles (jaws) and all three Devonian Phyllocarids have their telsons (tails). The Silurian Phyllocarid from the Pittsford Black Shale is extremely rare. These are rare fossils and complete specimens are absent in most collections. They have been in boxes for a few years now and it didnt feel right keeping them in the dark. Most people that view my collection don't understand or find them interesting like I do. I like them so....... 9 Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazee Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Both gorgeous and interesting. You are correct, they should not be kept in a box but rather in the beautiful display cabinets where you have now moved them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historianmichael Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Very cool! I am glad you decided to take them out of boxes. Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Great specimens, Mikey! Thanks for posting them. 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...
Jeffrey P Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I'm a big phyllocarid fan and seeing your specimens on display is quite a thrill. That complete Echinocaris from the Kashong Shale is truly awesome. Congrats on an amazing collection. P.S.- I could only fit two of mine in my display case. The rest are tucked comfortably in one of my arthropod drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Awesome specimens! Glad you decided to bring them back into the light. I think @Al Tahan would enjoy seeing these. 1 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...
Al Tahan Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 That Kashong specimen is insane!! Thanks for sharing. I have a soft spot for phyllocarids :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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