A.C. Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Hey all, Decided to hit the Mahantango today. This spot has historically produced a complete trilobite during my hunting. While my collecting has become more selective as I have to try to keep storage in mind, I did pick up a few examples that I wanted to share. This I believe is a Platyceras? While I am getting more selective on keeping heads, I particularly liked this association of a head and pygidium. I do not believe these are the same specimen as the size and angles would be off but it did make me think of the rough sediments and potential storms that entombed these two together. Here I have some enrolled Eldregeops specimens, the leftmost is missing its head but flipped over does have the connected thorax. The centermost specimen is bisected and is only what you see in the picture, the other side is simply matching the matrix. Probably due to weathering out of the rock or splitting poorly, (I found him loose among the weathered material.) Additionally the rightmost specimens are complete (or relatively complete) and each show some great detailing of the compound eyes. The three rightmost specimens were found on my previous trip. Lastly, literally my final split of the day I uncovered this little creature! While only one of his spines was showing, I carefully hit the rock and was able to remove some more of the matrix around it. Additionally I managed to grab some more general trilobite material that will be used to give to other collectors in trades or will be donated to a home where they can help shed some light on the fascinating lives of these ancient creatures. Edited January 7, 2022 by A.C. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Great finds! I'd be happy with that haul. Can we see a picture of the other side of the gastropod? 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...
A.C. Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Great finds! I'd be happy with that haul. Can we see a picture of the other side of the gastropod? Sure here they are: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Could be a platycerid gastropod. Hard to tell with it being a steinkern. 1 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...
A.C. Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Could be a platycerid gastropod. Hard to tell with it being a steinkern. Thanks for the input. I will look into that more. I am not too familiar with the different Gastropod species of the Mahantango. Definitely appreciate learning more:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas1982 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Great trilobites! I would love to find an enrolled eldregeops!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeisTravis Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Those are some awesome trilobites! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.C. Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Thomas1982 said: Great trilobites! I would love to find an enrolled eldregeops!! My site is full of them enrolled. What I am now hoping for is a Dipleura as I do not have any in the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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