JD67SS Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I’m not sure what I have here, I might have found this either in my backyard or in a nearby creek... I’m guessing that it was the creek. I was looking for rocks for my pond (2006). The fossil did not appear until a year or two later and I always wondered what it was. It measures 95mm x 35mm. Any clue would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Coral ? 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Definitely a longitudinal section through a solitary rugose coral (horn coral). It does look like a wing or leaf but will extend into the rock rather being in a single plane. 3 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 It is a solitary rugosan coral, partially worn through to show a longitudinal section. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 +1 for coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD67SS Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Thanks so much! I’ve now some homework to do... JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorp Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 There are a lot of Devonian rocks in western NY if I’m not mistaken. And such corals are very common in the Devonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Nice one. That's a keeper. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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