PatBronson Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Yesterday I set out on my first deliberate attempt to find some fossils near Lake Grapevine (between Dallas and Fort Worth). I believe the majority of the fossils in the area are from the Cretaceous Period. I found this particular specimen on the north west side of the lake where the terrain varies quite a bit and cuts through a few different layers. This spot was closer to the lake in a chalky layer that one of the trails cuts through. The other fossils I picked up in the same spot were a variety of shells, but I have no idea what this one might be. Any help identifying it would be greatly appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) It looks similar to some type of crab claw. But honestly, i would expect more texture. Edited April 18, 2016 by fossilized6s 1 ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBronson Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I think you might be on to something. There is a small stub connected that could be the next piece of the leg. I'm going to need to hike back to this spot and see if the rest is lying near where I found this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bone2stone Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Pat, The area you are presently researching is most likely "Duck Creek" formation. Right locale for that stuff, although could not rule out "Grayson" but doubtful. The crab claw although distinct would present a challenge to identify. MB or J. Jackson will probably be able to help you with a preliminary ID. You never know it just may be the next new species....... Good luck finding the remainder of your specimen. Jess B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 It looks like the crab shell has dissolved away leaving a steinkern of the claw. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 It looks like the crab shell has dissolved away leaving a steinkern of the claw. I thought the same. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBronson Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thank you very much for the help everyone. And thanks for teaching me a new word that never came up on my German language vocabulary tests. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nez Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Sweet find! Love he crystals in it . Way to go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Curious if it is Cretaceous, this type of chela seems belonging to an advanced crabs, more than the crabs usually you found there,. To follow... http://www.mbfossilcrabs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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