kathlho Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Hi everyone, I am pretty new to fossil hunting, and have just started going for plants. Recently, I visited a site in Ambrige, PA, and found abundant plates containing neuropteris and calamites. I split some leftover shale when I got home and found what looked like dried leaf veins tightly sandwiched between the shale. There are several of these structures that consist of a central vein with smaller veins that branch off. These are not fossilized, and are not a part of the rock, as they can be easily brushed off. I just find it hard to believe that an entire modern leaf could get wedged in there. Are these fossils in the making? Has anyone else encountered this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorp Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 These are modern roots. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I agree. They exploit any cracks that can be found. I find these frequently in the Early Jurassic plant layers I hunt. 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...
kathlho Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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