tomzhang1257 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hey, there, a while ago my dad bought a trilobite (flexicalymene?) from a trip, I recently found it in my pond and I washed away the algae and dirt and stuff, however the fossil (if real) seems really fragile, it broke into numerous pieces while cleaning. I noticed that there are two color layers in the cross section of the trilobite, and some of the pieces seem like they are just carved out of a rock, no bone structure or anything to separate itself from the rock. The only detail that is convincing me that this might be a real is that there are numerous little shell structures beneath the trilobite (see pictures). So please help me identify the type of trilobite and most importantly if it is real. Thanks in advance. (sorry for bad english) Sorry for tiny images, the forum won't let me upload more than 3 MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yes this is a genuine trilobite, Flexicalymene ouzregui, of Moroccan origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzhang1257 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, Kosmoceras said: Yes this is a genuine trilobite, Flexicalymene ouzregui, of Moroccan origin. So would this be a 100% real flexicalymene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 It is very likely it is a genuine Flexicalymene as they are relatively common and not really worth faking. Here is a link to another thread where one of our members (second post down) provides more information about this species: ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 These are sometimes restored in places or made into a composite from unrelated "heads and tails", but this one looks fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzhang1257 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thank you guys so much for the fast replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Why was it thrown in your pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Im with caldigger. Why thrown into a pond? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Yeah, this is a saltwater trilobite. A freshwater pond is just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Sorry to hear it broke. It's real. Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 You can get small ohio flexicalymene trilobtes that look very nice for a reasonable price on ebay and other places. Large rough ones like the one that you have that was broken can be found for a few dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On 11/7/2016 at 10:47 AM, tmaier said: Yeah, this is a saltwater trilobite. A freshwater pond is just wrong. Lol. I agree with all above. Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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