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Mojave Desert Shell


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Hey guys, found this the other day in desert (southern CA near the CA/NV border). Can anyone tell me what it is, and approx. how old?

Thanks,

Zach

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It's a "Spirifid" brachiopod. There are quite a few genera and species that fall into that group. Certainly from the Paleozoic (approx. 550-250 Million years old) but I can't say where within in that huge range. There should be some folks familiar with the geology out that way who can supply a better guess.

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