angakh Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I have no idea what this is, or if it is even a fossil. If anyone can shed some light on this I would appreciate it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Remains of modern worm tubes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Is your piece a stone or something soft and light, where did you find it ? That would indicate us their possible age and then if they are marine or terrestrial. Because even if those are galleries of modern worms they nontheless can be yet fossilized or on their way to fossilization. "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...
angakh Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 They were found on the shores in South Carolina and it is a stone. Thank you for looking at this I appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, fifbrindacier said: Is your piece a stone or something soft and light, where did you find it ? That would indicate us their possible age and then if they are marine or terrestrial. Because even if those are galleries of modern worms they nontheless can be yet fossilized or on their way to fossilization. If this type of rock were to match a nearby exposure where Neogene fossils were known to be found I would definitely reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 These are serpulid worms (or some other type of tube worm) that were attached to the inside of a clam shell. The clam shell dissolved away leaving the attached part of the worm tubes exposed and an impression the inside of the clam. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rockwood said: If this type of rock were to match a nearby exposure where Neogene fossils were known to be found I would definitely reconsider. And just in the nick of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angakh Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) I have more information regarding this. And honestly thank you so much for your help, this has been an amazing experience, you have a great community here. The rock is actually lighter than what you would expect from a rock that size and it is very smooth. It was found on Onslow beach in North Carolina (my apologies for stating it was south carolina, not sure it makes much of a difference). Thank you again for your help in the identification of this. Edited March 24, 2017 by angakh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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