Guest solius symbiosus Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 On the way to my brothers yesterday, I decided to stop by the small outcrop that has been producing the Reteocrinus, and odontopleurids. On the last visit, I decided to not to return until winter, but I was in the area, and it had rained a lot lately, so why not have a peek. I have described the lithology and environment else where, so do a search if you want to learn more about that. Produce, it did. A big 'ol byssonychiid bivalve. I might have photographed this one before, IDK. It has been laying there for a while, and I thought that I might as well take a pic of the thing. Hebertella frankfortensis: this is the first time that I have seen one here. anterior posterior Rhynchonellids littered the ground. A strophonemid(Rafinesquina ?) As do trepostomate bryozoans. I have also found cyclostomates and cryptostomates at this outcrop. Do a search if you want to see them. a favositid(Favostella ???) And now, for the good stuff. Three partials on a slab. Reteocrinus sp. width of pic about 25cm The individuals from the slab This is how this little cutie looked in the field. With a little prep I noticed a partial odontopleurid hiding among the arms. When I flipped the rock over, I noticed a complete one(it'll be tough to prep, but...) A big ol' Isotelus gigas hypostome I know that I said no geology, but I can't help myself. a tidal sequence in the over laying member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Great stuff as always Solius! If you believe everything you read, perhaps it's time for you to stop reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice! Makes me homesick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice as always I learn something everytime I read one of your threads. Thanks Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I know that I said no geology, but I can't help myself.a tidal sequence in the over laying member. Can I beg a mini-lesson on this? "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Very cool. I'll bet you had trouble leaving that to go to your brother's house. Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Real nice post again Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traviscounty Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Cool stuff Solius. Like the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solius symbiosus Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Can I beg a mini-lesson on this? Hi Auspex, this photo has examples of sinsoidal bedding, and cross stratification. Both of which indicate a near shore environment. Throughout, the Mid Ord in this part of the country, most of the rocks indicate a transgressive sea(rising), but here, there are shoal complexes that contradict those assumptions. Apparently, structural perturbations from afar affected the crust in this area. The area is narrowly confined, and bound by, deep seated faults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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