Brachiopod (Mucrospirifer Sp.?) From Lake Erie

[z10silver]

Found this little brachiopod on the shore of Lake Erie, near Buffalo. Measures 21mm long. Is this a Mucrospirifer species? Photo was created by focus-stacking 4 images for each side.

Thanks!

Zach

Edited December 27, 2014 by z10silver

[old bones]

Hi Zach. I know zip about brachiopods, but I am wowed by your photo! Great detail of a really nice specimen.

[Ludwigia]

I'm not 100% certain, but I'd say you've got a Mucrospirifer mucronatus there.

[kwilson]

Yes, Mucrospirifer mucronatus - probably Hamilton Group, Middle Devonian (Givetian). Nice!

[Plantguy]

Nice brach. Which photo stacking software? Regards, Chris

[z10silver]

Thanks! Chris, I used Photoshop CS5.

[Herb]

amazing photo