Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Greetings from Greece!, Need help with the id of this fossil,I am guessing genus glycymeris maybe? Thanks in Advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Do you know the formation or age of the sediments in which it was found, please? And a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Do you know the formation or age of the sediments in which it was found, please? And a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. Appreciate your quick reply! I have no clue considering the age of the sediments since i found this little one buried in soil, However I am pretty sure the specific area and generally Greece was underwater during the Mesozoic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 It could be Glycymeris or another member of the family. Is it possible to remove some of the sediment to reveal the dentition? Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Tidgy's Dad said: It could be Glycymeris or another member of the family. Is it possible to remove some of the sediment to reveal the dentition? Would love to,however I do not really know how since i do not have much experience Any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Serafim Katsifolis said: Would love to,however I do not really know how since i do not have much experience Any suggestions ? Depends how hard the matrix is. I'd try soaking it to begin, see if it will soften up. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, Tidgy's Dad said: Depends how hard the matrix is. I'd try soaking it to begin, see if it will soften up. Will give it a try and update a soon as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Depends how hard the matrix is. I'd try soaking it to begin, see if it will soften up. Soaked it in hot water for 10 minutes and tried to scratch the sediment,However nothing is coming off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Hmmm. if you can't pick little bits off with a pin or the like we may have to just say it's a probable glycymeridid. Unless someone more knowledgeable chimes in. (and there are many). Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, Tidgy's Dad said: Hmmm. if you can't pick little bits off with a pin or the like we may have to just say it's a probable glycymeridid. Unless someone more knowledgeable chimes in. (and there are many). I agree even though I will give scratching on more try Thanks again for your time,I really appreciate it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Serafim Katsifolis said: I agree even though I will give scratching on more try Thanks again for your time,I really appreciate it!! Pleasure! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 It looks to be a Glycymeris sp. valve. for comparison: " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 On 4/16/2018 at 2:14 AM, abyssunder said: It looks to be a Glycymeris sp. valve. for comparison: Wow there is certainly a big resemblance here!That's probably it Thanks for your reply!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I agree with everyone else: a bittersweet clam, Glycymeris. Putting a species name to this one will be difficult considering the poor preservation, but keeping it to Glycymeris sp is still good! Oh, and about the location, it actually helps a lot if you are very precise when giving it. Naming a nearby town/city is good, but if you found it in a quarry/beach/etc, naming that location would be great. That way we can try and find out the age of sediments there. Btw, your shell will most likely be from the Miocene or the Pliocene, not as old as Mesozoic. 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...
abyssunder Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 There are locations in Greece where fossil Glycymeris bivalves are present in a very large quantity, for example at Chrisi island, Crete. picture from here " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I agree, it's a glycymeris. 1 hour ago, abyssunder said: There are locations in Greece where fossil Glycymeris bivalves are present in a very large quantity, for example at Chrisi island, Crete. picture from here What a concentration ! Impressive ! "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...
Serafim Katsifolis Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 @Max-fossils , @fifbrindacier Thanks for your replies! I agree,it is surely a glycymeridid I found the fossil buried in soil at my village which is close to Kalamata,however I have no idea considering the geology of the area @fifbrindacier Great photo ! Did not know about these locations Guys thanks again for your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 20 hours ago, Serafim Katsifolis said: @Max-fossils , @fifbrindacier Thanks for your replies! I agree,it is surely a glycymeridid I found the fossil buried in soil at my village which is close to Kalamata,however I have no idea considering the geology of the area @fifbrindacier Great photo ! Did not know about these locations Guys thanks again for your replies! Glad i could help 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...
Max-fossils Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 7:25 PM, abyssunder said: There are locations in Greece where fossil Glycymeris bivalves are present in a very large quantity, for example at Chrisi island, Crete. picture from here Wow!!! 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...
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