wetwilly Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi, Wanted to confirm my suspicions that this is a Hoploparia Gabbi (arm/claw) in matrix. (approx 2") There also seems to be other parts of same among the included matrix. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It looks very similar to the pieces I have collected from Big brook. So I will say yes. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Cool find, Bill! Let's see what @Carl says about it. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 21 hours ago, darctooth said: It looks very similar to the pieces I have collected from Big brook. So I will say yes. OK, It does look similar to the other pieces that I have found as well, but I'm thinking this might be a little more complete than my previous finds - just wondering. Thanks. 21 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: Cool find, Bill! Let's see what @Carl says about it. Regards, I thought it was pretty cool myself. I'll wait to see if others might chime in. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The only pieces I have ever found are of tbe claw itseif. Your piece looks like you might have the whole arm as well. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Great find! Im sorry that I'm unable to help directly, but I'm pretty sure that one thing that will help is if you state where you found it, and the age of the location... Best regards, Max Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Max. (FYI-I included all info in my tags.) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFOOLEY Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 New and previously known decapod crustaceans from the Late Cretaceous of New Jersey and Delaware, USA Crustacea of the Cretaceous Formation of New Jersey HOPLOPARIA, THE BEST-KNOWN FOSSIL CLAWED LOBSTER (FAMILY NEPHROPIDAE), IS A ‘‘WASTEBASKET’’ GENUS "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 That looks very similar to one I found which is now posted in my Cretaceous gallery. Congratulations. My understanding that is a pretty rare find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 14 hours ago, PFOOLEY said: New and previously known decapod crustaceans from the Late Cretaceous of New Jersey and Delaware, USA Crustacea of the Cretaceous Formation of New Jersey HOPLOPARIA, THE BEST-KNOWN FOSSIL CLAWED LOBSTER (FAMILY NEPHROPIDAE), IS A ‘‘WASTEBASKET’’ GENUS Thanks for the link. 14 hours ago, Jeffrey P said: That looks very similar to one I found which is now posted in my Cretaceous gallery. Congratulations. My understanding that is a pretty rare find. Nice gallery. Good to hear that this is something one doesn't come across that often. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Oooh! That's a peach! Can't claim to know them brook crustaceans as well as the vertebrates but I'd reflexively guess Hoploparia, too. However, the diversity of L. Cret. NJ crustaceans goes well beyond Hoploparia and Protocallianassa. Could be something rarer and cooler. You should go see Ralph Johnson and the MAPS collection for comparison. You should go see it anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Awesome, always wanted to go, now I have a great reason! Thanks Carl. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 58 minutes ago, wetwilly said: Awesome, always wanted to go, now I have a great reason! Thanks Carl. The collections itself is a great reason! You'll see. BUT BE PREPARED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I've been there twice and want to make it a yearly pilgrimage. Anyone who is interested in marine Cretaceous fossils or fossils in general it is a MUST SEE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sold! What is the proper protocol to go see Ralph Johnson? ......Thinking about playing hooky Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I ran into Ralph once in the field, and he was a delight to talk to. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFOOLEY Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Jeffrey P said: ...Anyone who is interested in marine Cretaceous fossils or fossils in general it is a MUST SEE. I have only seen pictures...but, good grief! What a collection! @wetwilly, if you get the chance...pictures, pictures, pictures! "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 hour ago, PFOOLEY said: @wetwilly, if you get the chance...pictures, pictures, pictures! No doubt. It will be a well documented visit! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Very nice find Bill, you could post it for the fossil of the month. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwilly Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Oh my! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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