FossilMo Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I recently went to Big Brook and found this. Can anyone identify this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Part of a crab or ghost shrimp claw. Minus the pincers. 2 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Hueso Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 some sort of a brachiopod possibly...? Im not familiar with the geology of NJ though. I wana keep an eye on this and see what the more knowledgeable members say B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 +1 for ghost shrimp claw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, El_Hueso said: some sort of a brachiopod possibly...? Im not familiar with the geology of NJ though. I wana keep an eye on this and see what the more knowledgeable members say B This is definitely a claw. These are quite a common find in the Cretaceous streams of New Jersey. The pincers are missing on every one I have ever found except for 1. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Hueso Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Darktooth said: This is definitely a claw. These are quite a common find in the Cretaceous streams of New Jersey. The pincers are missing on every one I have ever found except for 1. Thanks! I just looked up that type of shrimp and I can definatly see it now. Still got a lot to learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Crab propodus, and maybe brachyuran 2 http://www.mbfossilcrabs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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