Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Howdy all, I cleaned up a small hash plate and found this curious formation.... I believe this is the cephalon portion of a trilobite. If it is, this is the largest T-bizzle I have found! Let me know your thoughts. I'm finding some really packed hash plates from my recent dig. Sorry again for the poor picture. I really need to get a camera. Anyone know how to sneak one of those by the wife? ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Backside of the plate.... well a portion of it since the pic size is limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 different exposure to show the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Looks like a hypostome, maybe Isotelus (someone will know) - nice find! 2 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Nice @TqB! I did not think it was. @Steve D., here is one from Ohio. From Google images.... 2 Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 So... This is in fact the mouth portion of a trilobite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, TqB said: Looks like a hypostome, maybe Isotelus (someone will know) - nice find! I agree with both ID’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, Steve D. said: So... This is in fact the mouth portion of a trilobite? yes, Sam Gon has a very informative website devoted to trilobites. Here is a link to the part of his site that defines hypostome....you can explore from there https://www.trilobites.info/glossary.htm 2 Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hey Walt, thanks for the link. https://www.trilobites.info/glossary.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just curious, but how big is that hypostome? It looks pretty big from the images. 1 ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Raggedy Man said: Just curious, but how big is that hypostome? It looks pretty big from the images. On a conference call that I lead. When I wrap this up I'll send another pic with size comparisons. I was kicking myself for not doing that on the initial post! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 I almost took a vinegar/water solution to it earlier to see if I could remove the matrix around the outer edges but I'm not "fantastic" at that yet.... decided not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Steve D. said: I almost took a vinegar/water solution to it earlier to see if I could remove the matrix around the outer edges but I'm not "fantastic" at that yet.... decided not to. I think the whole piece looks pretty cool like it is. I don't know how you could mount the hypostome where it would look any better... Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I assume you collected the hash plate yourself. Have you considered where there is one trilo bit there may be whole ones waiting for you in that same area? Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Walt said: I assume you collected the hash plate yourself. Have you considered where there is one trilo bit there may be whole ones waiting for you in that same area? Walt, that is all I have thought! But I was short on time and the hill I'm digging in is on a slant. So, the option of finding the remainder of the plate is not likely.... but boy to I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Steve D. said: Walt, that is all I have thought! But I was short on time and the hill I'm digging in is on a slant. So, the option of finding the remainder of the plate is not likely.... but boy to I wish! Oh heavens no.... you can forget about finding the rest of that one. I am talking about it being a good place to find other trilobites... unless it was washed in from somewhere else, you should be able to find more. 1 Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paciphacops Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 This would have once belonged to a really nice size Isotelus. The US penny is 1.9 cm in diameter, so the hypostome is nearly 5.5 cm across. That would indicate it came from an estimated ~30 cm monster, using this topic as a guide. Nice! 3 "Don't force it, just use a bigger hammer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 hey @Steve D., check out the last two photos that keldeo072 just submitted for ID. Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Steve D. said: Walt, that is all I have thought! But I was short on time and the hill I'm digging in is on a slant. So, the option of finding the remainder of the plate is not likely.... but boy to I wish! Among the Cincinnatian formations there are many layers where trilo-bits and pieces are common. There are a number of well known layers that produce whole bugs, either enrolled or prone. The nice thing is that exceptions are the rule and anyone can get lucky pretty much anywhere. Do some research. And most of all good luck as you search for better yet, ERose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 @ERose, I have a bunch of these hash plates with all sorts of goodies in them. My knowledge level is extremely limited. I just picked this hobby up two years ago. I get most of my fun digging and cleaning these fossils up. Identification and classifications are something I want desperately get better at. I appreciate all the information I get from all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Steve D. said: @ERose, I have a bunch of these hash plates with all sorts of goodies in them. My knowledge level is extremely limited. I just picked this hobby up two years ago. I get most of my fun digging and cleaning these fossils up. Identification and classifications are something I want desperately get better at. I appreciate all the information I get from all of you! For anyone collecting in the Upper Ordovician Cincinnatian Series or SW Ohio, N Kentucky or SE Indiana (AKA the Cincinnati Arch) here are your two best web resources: Cincinnati Dry Dredgers, one of the oldest paleo clubs in the USofA: http://www.drydredgers.org Steve Holland's University of Georgia superb resource website: http://strata.uga.edu/cincy/index.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D. Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Appreciate the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Steve D. said: I really need to get a camera. Anyone know how to sneak one of those by the wife? ; Give her enough of those things you are holding in your avatar and she'll never notice...or care for that matter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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