nemocoral Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Large piece of coral found in northeast missouri. was wondering if anyone could identify it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Welcome to the Forum. One of our experts should be along, shortly. @TqB @FossilDAWG @Missourian EDIT: Moved the topic to the Fossil ID section. 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...
Missourian Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: Welcome to the Forum. One of our experts should be along, shortly. @TqB @FossilDAWG @Missourian EDIT: Moved the topic to the Fossil ID section. Yes?.... I am almost certain that is Chatetes milleporaceous, which is a sponge. Chaetetes is diagnostic of the Pennsylvanian Marmaton Group, which outcrops widely in northeast Missouri. Here is a thread showing some examples and specimens I've found near Kansas City: 3 Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I agree with Chaetetes. I find practically identical ones in the UK Mississippian (our Pennsylvanian is mostly non-marine), with silicified patches that weather to form the little domes. 2 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemocoral Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thank you for the quick response I greatly appreciate the information. As you said some come in mounds. Attached are a few photos of a mound that I found. Hope you find it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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