Mnemosyne Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I found this in my Seattle area yard, near the dead stump of a small maple. After washing and bleaching the septums appear filled with sand and shell bits. There is also something growing throughout it like a veinous system—likely plant? It is heavy. There are striated and mineralized layers. There is a ventricle feature and a faceted stem—it’s disturbingly brain-like. I feel honored to have finally guessed my way through your captcha (respect!)~~hoping someone can identify this oddity. Best guesses so far are coral or fungus, but I’ve not found any examples sporting this stem canal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Looks like a fossil sponge to me. Interesting find. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Sponge was my first thought as well. 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...
fifbrindacier Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 It's a sponge, i agree. "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...
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