Ben40 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hello, I recently collected these fossils in the Minerals Wells area in North Texas, and I am not having any luck identifying the fossils. I know that I found the fossils in Pennsylvanian age sediment, and that’s about it. I really appreciate everyone who takes the time to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Blimey, that's making my head spin. Lots of great stuff there. Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. 'H' really caught my eye, a really nice interambulacral plate from an echinoid with a lovely attachment point for a spine. Otherwise I'll start from the beginning and let someone else continue! A. A spiriferid brachiopod. B. A piece of crinoid stem. Right, I'm off to bed, i'm sure someone else can help, if not I'll continue tomorrow. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Check out these lists and photos of Pennsylvanian fossils found in Texas from the Dallas Paleontological Society website: https://www.dallaspaleo.org/Jacksboro-Study-Group Most of the fossils found at Mineral Wells are also found in Jacksboro. Also, check out Lance Hall’s website. Look for Pennsylvanian fossils and fossils from the Mineral Wells Formation: http://northtexasfossils.com/ 2 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben40 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I will, thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Quite a mix. The first items look like plant fragments. For the rest of it I would also refer you to the DPS & Lance Hall's websites for identification. You should be able to get most to at least genus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Yes, Stop 1 appear to be Pennsylvanian plant fragments. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben40 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank you all for helping me find a way to identify the fossils I collected. I have been sifting through the sites yall have suggested. I’ve identified a few of the fossils I found, but I still have a lot to learn if I plan on continuing this new hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Not sure about 'C'. It could be a 'stick' coral, either rugose or tabulate, but then again it may be a bryozoan or even a sponge! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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