Bullsnake Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I went on a little road trip with my brother for non-fossil related purposes. So I didn't take my camera or gear, but lo and behold, on the way he said, "There's a road cut I want to show you if you want to take a look at it." Oh well. I'm sure I'll make a trip back to it. Turned out to be pretty productive, not to mention it's right next to a construction quarry. I took down info, so I'll make a pitch to them. Upper Pennsylvanian Virgilian Series Shawnee Group Oread fm. Size range is 2 - 2.5cm. They all seem to have grown from a central stem, not unlike a mushroom as seen by the larger one still attached to the matrix. Top view of typical specimen: Bottom view: Micro views: Top Bottom Bottom variation Other organisms found at the site include: Brachiopods- Hustedia, Composita, Chonetid, Meekella. Crinoid, Cephalopod, Horn Coral. There was also a nice Syringopora coral, but needed tools to collect it. (Or at least the camera for a picture) Thanks for the help! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Those Virgilian bryozoans sometimes build some neat little structures. It looks like they were trying to expand their real estate above a soft substrate. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 ... Virgilian bryozoans Thanks for verification. I was pretty sure, but it is a structure I haven't seen yet. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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