Max-fossils Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Hi all, In my trip to Resteigne, I was hoping to find a trilobite. Though that didn't end up too well, I think I did find something like the "hint" of a trilobite. A tiny piece of trilo armor. But when I say tiny, I really mean TINY. It's really just a fragment. The trilobit of trilobits. Location info: Resteigne quarry, Belgium Jemelle Formation (mostly) Eifelian, middle Devonian; ~ 390 mya Here are some pictures of where I think the piece is. It's the slightly darker part, the really shiny black thing in front, with the tiny little bumps. The last picture, I made it a bit wet, maybe this helps people visualize it better (it does help me). So, is it indeed a small trilobit? I'm pretty sure it is. But I am well aware that there isn't enough of it preserved to determine a species. Looking forward to your answers! 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...
Kane Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'm not seeing enough detail here to be confident in even submitting much of a guess. My first impression was a piece of gastropod like Platyceras. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Second Kane in lack of confidence. Take other images with more angles and brighter lights? Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 @Kane @MeargleSchmeargl I'm not sure how this can be a piece of gastropod... The trilobit that I am referring to is this: It doesn't cover the whole stone. When I said fragment, I wasn't kidding! 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...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Max-fossils said: @Kane @MeargleSchmeargl I'm not sure how this can be a piece of gastropod... The trilobit that I am referring to is this: It doesn't cover the whole stone. When I said fragment, I wasn't kidding! It is kinda hard for me to see what you mean though. The details are obscured in the shadows. Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Just now, MeargleSchmeargl said: It is kinda hard for me to see what you mean though. The details are obscured in the shadows. Hmmm, you're right, the pictures aren't great. I can probably see the thing better because I have had it in hand. I'll try to take some clearer pictures on Sunday. 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...
Kane Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Hm. If that is a single pleura (not sure if it is or just a kind of odd crease in the rock - hard to tell with this picture), that might be a challenge to identify even for a seasoned trilobite specialist. And, if I'm not mistaken, there are a few species in that formation that are somewhat similar. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Sorry, my poor old eyes can't make this out at all. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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