Guest solius symbiosus Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 With further looking, I have discovered the micros I have been finding are Scolecodonts. Scolecodonts are the jaws of polychaete worms Here is an Arabellites mag. x50 and an unidentified mag. x50 The falx off a large one mag x25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 ok that is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 This is great! I'm becoming more and more fascinated with micro fossils; they're a whole new hidden world. You know, it's really the little guys that run the planet! (Plus, a collection doesn't take up much space). "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 worm jaws wow they must be small, cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Great fossils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbstedman Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is great! I'm becoming more and more fascinated with micro fossils; they're a whole new hidden world. You know, it's really the little guys that run the planet! (Plus, a collection doesn't take up much space). Another great thing about micro fossils is that you can go on a hunt through your micro bearing material whenever you want. Plus it's a cheaper experience -- I spent some $30 on gas today driving to a couple of sites in the macro world. Besides fossils, I collect roadcuts, Stream beds, Winter beaches: Places of pilgrimage. Jasper Burns, Fossil Dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Gosh I hate getting older. I should have known what those were when you first posted them. We studied them in my Paleontology class I took back in the mid 80s. Oh, well... nice finds. Now where are my keys and glasses and wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcraft Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 What is the difference between a scolecodont and a conodont? Ignorant and unafraid to show it, Brent Ashcraft Really Ignorant- I meant graptolites! ashcraft, brent allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Ok i know we are all different but im wondering what is interesting about a macro size worm jaw?? Its not display able and itsn ot like you could show it off or sell it.So what gives with Macro worm jaws? No offense to anyone.. Lowes Farm Krew For Life! ~C*J*J*D*D*G*P~ My Shark Teeth Website.MANSFIELD EXCLUSIVES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solius symbiosus Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Ok i know we are all different but im wondering what is interesting about a macro size worm jaw??Its not display able and itsn ot like you could show it off or sell it.So what gives with Macro worm jaws? No offense to anyone.. Do you mean micro? Micro fossils are important in determining stratigraphic horizons. Some people devote their entire careers to studying them. I guess it is whatever "floats your boat". Why do any of us find any fossil interesting, or worthy of the time, and money, we spend to collect them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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