Alexthefossilfinder Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Few weeks ago started breaking open some pieces of shale. I've found lots of trilobite fragments that I'll post later, but what's intriguing me is these small bits of things that I find quite a lot. I can't find anything on what they might be and my closest guess is perhaps some bits of crinoids? Does anyone have more experience than me with such things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Likely trilobite thoracic segments. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexthefossilfinder Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Kane said: Likely trilobite thoracic segments. Interesting, how can you tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 A great deal of experience with Ontario trilobites. The arcing shape and texture suggest disarticulation of thoracic segments that can occur from turbidity. 4 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Like this, a bit better preserved, but you can get the idea of the shape. 4 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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