rwise Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I need help with an ID for this. This was found at Mineral Wells Fossil Park, in TX, Pennsylvanian, with many crinoids and brachiopods around. Looks to me like coral or bone?? closeup another view Thanks in advance for any help. Thanks for your help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The form and detail closely resemble that of the sponge Wewokella, or perhaps the related Regispongia. Wewokella from the Pennsylvanian of Kansas: More: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/33865-adventures-in-microscopy/?p=429942 http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/15748-show-us-your-sponges/?p=372042 1 Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I would agree with Missourian "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwise Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks sgain Thanks for your help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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