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I have over 20 fossils that I’ve found. They basically all look the same except a few, but vary in size and texture. I was hoping someone could tell me what they are and potentially how old/rare they are. Some look like trillobites but I can’t find similar fossils to match them up with. Thank you!

—Chris, Southern MI  

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Welcome to TFF!

The 4th picture is a colonial coral, the other pieces are horn corals.

Nice pieces.

As to the age, We need to know where they were found.

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34 minutes ago, Harry Pristis said:

Probably all of these specimens are colonial rugose corals.

That was what I thought.  :)

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Thanks a lot! These last picture and one I uploaded now are two of my favorites. You guys still think those are coral? Just wondering because the look different than the others, like little crawly bugs to me haha

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This is also a rugose coral, in cross-section. They look similar to others found in Michigan and certain parts of Ontario which are Devonian in age.

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You guys are awesome! Ive been wondering about them for years. I find them all over down by the railroad tracks so I’m not sure where they brought the rocks in from. 

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