Steph Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Location: Vestavia Hills, AL Paleozoic While inspecting this rock, a tiny barb pricked my finger. Initially, I was thinking it was a tiny piece of plant debris superficially attached. However, as more of the area became exposed after cleaning, it appears to be clearly embedded. Also, additional similar areas became exposed. Unclear if they are part of the same thing or separate inclusions. My wild guesses: Spicule? Small arthropod leg (though I realize that is in likely to be preserved)? Bryozoa? Thoughts? Last 2 pics: Potential related debris sifted and sorted for after soaking. Thanks for taking a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Looks to me like dried root material from a plant that was growing through a porous rock. See if a small piece of it burns… 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 9:48 PM, Randyw said: Looks to me like dried root material from a plant that was growing through a porous rock. See if a small piece of it burns… It didn’t flame, but did get crispy. Thanks - it is super helpful to learn what can be discarded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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