sharko69 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Had to work a couple of days in San Antonio and decided to take my time getting back to Dallas. I am not in that area near as often as I was a couple of years ago so I need to take advantage of any time passing through. Found an exposure behind a parking lot that looked promising and went to work. My main objective was to find something new. There was an abundance of shells and gastropods but my objective was urchins. It was 103 degrees out so I planned on only staying for an hour if I could handle that. I was rewarded with a single Echinoid. I believe it is Loriolia?? The heat got to me quick and I moved on but I think it is a nice one. Edited July 14, 2016 by sharko69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharko69 Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 I then headed to another spot I used to find some river worn heart urchins so I spent a half hour there and found two. One is collapsed and very cool looking, the other badly River worn. I am always happy to find anything and for a quick hour and a half plus the time I was flayed in Austin by traffic, I am pleased with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 You did well for a quick stop. I would agree with Loriolia sp. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Very nice sharko. The Loriolia sp. is very cool looking. First time I have seen one I believe. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyssa Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Good finds. I really like that cute little urchin. Kara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharko69 Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) You did well for a quick stop. I would agree with Loriolia sp.Thank you. I always go into these pit stops with low expectations and if I find anything, I am happy. I am sure Loriola sp. is very common but it was a first for me and I was extremely excited to find it. I will be back later in the month and am hoping to find a way to a road cut in the Austin area though I am not one to play in traffic. Edited July 14, 2016 by sharko69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrfisherman Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Very nice! Always cool to find new treasures in a new spot. I've been urchin to get down there myself. Oops. I mean itchin. Have a great one! M Mitchell Don't Sit Still - - You'll Fossilize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I have all of mine from the area labeled as Loriolia rosana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Nice finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Not bad for a pit stop very nice finds! Edited July 14, 2016 by Angie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Nice finds. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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