Allenz Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Hi all again Found this again in Wilmington sport club, Was told by a friend was petrified tree stump wanted opinions from some of you guys that might have found something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fifbrindacier Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 It looks like that. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 It certainly has the look of trunk section or branch of a tree. But it was my understanding that during the Carboniferous Period ( Mazon Creek ), the "trees" didn't have the same woody texture as our modern trees do now. More like giant ferns and reeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 3 hours ago, caldigger said: It certainly has the look of trunk section or branch of a tree. But it was my understanding that during the Carboniferous Period ( Mazon Creek ), the "trees" didn't have the same woody texture as our modern trees do now. More like giant ferns and reeds. Callixylon was quite wooden back in the Devonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenz Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 If I am right lycopsid tress were there many have been found in pit 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 6 hours ago, caldigger said: It certainly has the look of trunk section or branch of a tree. But it was my understanding that during the Carboniferous Period ( Mazon Creek ), the "trees" didn't have the same woody texture as our modern trees do now. More like giant ferns and reeds. I agree. Looks like wood to me, but I was also under the impression that the trees were very different during that period. Here is is a link to the Illinois State Geological Survey page on plant life found there. It’s just a general overview of plants found in the Mazon Creek area, but explains the type of large fern like trees and scale bark trees that are found there. Too bad we don’t see any scaly bark on the specimen. It would be a lot easier to say for sure. https://www.isgs.illinois.edu/outreach/geology-resources/plant-fossils The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 3 hours ago, FossilNerd said: I agree. Looks like wood to me, but I was also under the impression that the trees were very different during that period. Then, as today, upland forests were quite distinct from wetlands and swamps. The more rare finds in most formations are thought to have washed in from surrounding uplands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Rockwood said: Then, as today, upland forests were quite distinct from wetlands and swamps. The more rare finds in most formations are thought to have washed in from surrounding uplands. I thought that during the carboniferous pretty much everything was hot, wet, and swampy, but I’m definitely not an expert on that period, or the plant life there in. Hmmm... Now you have me curious! Off I go to research! The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 It is not uncommon for Carboniferous wood to have a 'modern' appearance. Attached front left is from the Pottsville Fm. Pennsylvania and front right from Mazon Creek. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 15 hours ago, caldigger said: It certainly has the look of trunk section or branch of a tree. But it was my understanding that during the Carboniferous Period ( Mazon Creek ), the "trees" didn't have the same woody texture as our modern trees do now. More like giant ferns and reeds. True, but once stripped of the outer bark the interior looks "generic woody". 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...
Rockwood Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Careful not swing the pendulum too far that way. There is still a lot of variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mark Kmiecik said: True, but once stripped of the outer bark the interior looks "generic woody". Fern and reed do not have the same "wood" grain that is shown here. And neither have a "bark" layer to be stripped off. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenz Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Diff light thank you all very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rockwood Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think it's fern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I would like to see a really clear shot straight on the end grain. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ynot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I could agree with fern, but not really sure of that. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, ynot said: I could agree with fern, but not really sure of that. What percentage of Mazon Creek is anyone sure of ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenz Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Here is another posted long time ago Not exactly same but thought was some kind of tree bark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plantguy Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Thats a neat piece and I'm not familiar enough with cross sections to say one way or the other what type of plant material it is. Some of the Mazon Creek experts or other plant folks here on the forum may be able to pick up something in the end views you've provided without polishing the cross section. My brain is still looking for some external features that might help to sway it one way or the other..These areas look interesting but I dont think there is enough left there. Hoping someone can provide an answer for you for sure. Great find. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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