copacetic Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hello everyone! We recently went on an impromptu rock/fossil hunt in Warren Co., Kentucky. We spent some time at a creek and found some worn/broken geode material, lots of crinoids, one small horn coral, and this little guy. My first thought was horn coral based on the overall appearance and my limited knowledge, but it's obviously flatter than a horn coral and comprised of a translucent-ish material. I wasn't sure if a horn coral could be flattened by geologic processes, but it seemed possible. By chance, I stumbled across a reference to Platyceras here on the forum and suddenly thought of this mysterious fossil. So I'd like to know, am I correct, or is there another ID that's more appropriate? For reference, it's about 35 mm long. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Definitely a Rugose coral. Not a Platyceras gastropod. 3 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...
copacetic Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Okay, thanks! PS: I thought it was similar to the center specimen here: https://fossiilid.info/1935?mode=in_baltoscandia&lang=en, in case you're wondering why I might have thought such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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