ConnorR Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I found this amber inclusion for sale, and my first impression is that it looks like some kind of mammal tail. Maybe it's a plant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorR Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 Also found what appears to be a frog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 These look like plant bits, to me. 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...
ziggycardon Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Intriguing pieces, I can't help you with them unfortunately. I doubt the second is a actual piece of fossilized frog, though it could be a piece of shed skin of an amphibian as it resembles it very much. But it could still be something entirely different. 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...
Mark Kmiecik Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I don't see any bones in the "frog" which I think would have been preserved along with the skin. The first one first impressed me as being a plant part as well. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorR Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 What makes me think it's a frog (or some remnant thereof) is what appears to be the forelimb. It strongly resembles the arm of a tree frog, with three fingers and a thumb. It also seems to have a vestigial fifth digit, like modern frogs, except with a visible claw at the end. None of the other digits have claws. There also appear to be some toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 "Appears" is the key word. I'm not seeing any real indications of animals here. 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...
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