Pseudogygites Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Another fossil for ID! This time, I think that I have some possible orthocone nautiloids from the Billings Shale. I found these near a small construction site near my house. Although I suspect them to be cephalopods, they may also be Hylothids. Or, they could be something else entirely! I am not an expert on these faunas at the moment, so I may be wrong. Each photo is of a different specimen. Thanks in advance! More posts about the regional science fair are to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Nautiloid. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudogygites Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 34 minutes ago, Kane said: Nautiloid. Great! I was hoping they would turn out to be nautiloids. One more question. Some of these, especially the last two, seem to be shorter and squatter than the partial ones I usually find from the Billings shale. Does this mean anything? If so, does it indicate that they might be juveniles or a different species? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I would probably go with Geisonoceras sp. although I think they have since changed that genus name. Perhaps @FossilDAWG knows more on that front... ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 +1 for orthos all around. The hyoliths are generally pretty wide and short, and are generally quite smooth with show no signs of "banding" like the orthocones have for their chambers. Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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