Steven Haggerty Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I've been spending time walking the beach at Compton, Isle of Wight, UK. I came across this fossil when I was sat down after walking 2 miles and finding nothing! I've not cleaned it up yet. All of the beach is of the cretaceous era, and was found at the Western end of the beach. I've found various Aptian age finds nearby previously. I've looked online,but nothing I've seen has the very symmetrical shape and close together ridges that this has. I'd appreciate any help with this! Many thanks, Steve. Edited February 17, 2019 by Steven Haggerty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hello, It's a nice bivalve you got there, nice find! Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I agree with Natalie, that's a really nice bivalve you found, well done! If you have the tools, I would try prepping it Making a good ID will be difficult, as we cannot see the hinge. But, after doing some Google searches, I'm wondering if Corbis (Sphaera) corrugata might be the answer? Looks kinda similar to me, even though your specimen does seem surprisingly high (might just be because the pic is distorted). This would indicate Atherfield Clay Formation (link), which is Aptian as you mentioned. Picture from Google: 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Haggerty Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks both, I reckon that could be it! I'll give it a clean up and see what that reveals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Steven Haggerty said: Thanks both, I reckon that could be it! I'll give it a clean up and see what that reveals. You're welcome. Try to clean it gently with water and a tootbrush. I think this must do the job Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Steven Haggerty said: Thanks both, I reckon that could be it! I'll give it a clean up and see what that reveals. I'm interested in the result! Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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