The Mushroom Whisperer Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 A few weeks ago, my niece and I made a trip to the Straits of Juan de Fuca. I believe we were in the Pysht formation. We cracked several concretions open, but this was the only one I found anything in (my niece found something equally as interesting). We found other neat things that I will post up later. It is about 8mm at the largest exposed portion (see photo). It looks segmented like a shrimp tail, which made me think of the Aturia I've seen from other locations here in Washington. Just a guess, though. Your thoughts would be appreciated. I will continue the prep on this, after I get the Microjack. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDye Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Very interesting, I can't help with an ID, but welcome to TFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 It is definitely a nautiloid, and given the locality it is almost certain to be an Aturia although not enough of the suture line is exposed to confirm that. Nice find, I'd be very happy to find one of those. Don 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thats Aruria. Gotta be careful with those. The shell material is really soft or wants to come off intirely. also, you have to watch for the aperture (spelling?) when prepping. Good luck RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mushroom Whisperer Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, FossilDAWG said: Nice find, I'd be very happy to find one of those. Don 2 hours ago, RJB said: Thats Aruria. Gotta be careful with those. The shell material is really soft or wants to come off intirely. also, you have to watch for the aperture (spelling?) when prepping. Good luck RB OH MAN! Now I'm really excited and nervous! I'm looking forward to the challenge. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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