What type of fossil are these?

[Mike L]

Hello everyone,

I was recently exploring around the Chesapeake Bay where I live and I came across about 20 of these fossils. They were inside of some clay at the bottom of these cliffs attached to the bay. If anyone can let me know what they may be and what they may have belonged to at one time that would be awesome.

-Mike

[Carl]

Welcome to the Forum!

That's part of the oyster Isognomon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isognomon

Edited February 25, 2016 by Carl

[Mike L]

Welcome to the Forum!

That's part of the oyster Isognomon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isognomon

cool! Thank you.

[SailingAlongToo]

Mike L,

Nice finds, especially whole or mostly whole. They are very fragile and fall apart easily, meaning they will start delaminating in layers and break up. You might consider some type of binder to help hold them together. Also, the less handling or vibration the better.

And, welcome to TFF.

SA2