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Looking for confirmation- Regispongia contorta Sponge


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I have had these in my collection and just looking for a confirmation that they are the Pennsylvanian sponge Regispongia contorta from Palo Pinto limestone of Cisco, Texas.

 

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comparison figures from:

 

Rigby, J.K. 1978

Two wewokellid calcareous sponges in North America.

Journal of Paleontology, 52(3):705-716

 

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Those are really super! :)

Are any features visible at the ends of them or in the breaks? 

Life's Good!

Tortoise Friend.

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2 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

Those are really super! :)

Are any features visible at the ends of them or in the breaks? 

Adam, Per your request:

 

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Thank you.:)

So, yes, I think Regispongia contorta is correct. 

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Tortoise Friend.

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