Foraminifera are singled celled organisms living in great numbers in todays and past oceans.
They leave their inner shell (=test) in the fossil record. About 80.000 different test-types are described as species.
Some images will be shown here
Find more images at www.foraminifera.eu
The big variety and abundance of foraminiferal tests in the fossil record allows to place many rocks and sediments into a specific geological time.
They leave their inner shell (=test) in the fossil record. About 80.000 different test-types are described as species.
Some images will be shown here
Find more images at www.foraminifera.eu
The big variety and abundance of foraminiferal tests in the fossil record allows to place many rocks and sediments into a specific geological time.
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By Tidgy's Dad · Posted
It made Tidgy shudder a bit, but that's a very nice piece.
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By jpc · Posted
This is a piece of the plastron of a soft-shelled turtle. Nice find.
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By icycatelf · Posted
After doing some research, I'm under the impression that this is Gastrioceras sp. Not sure how to go about updating the post though.
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By M3gal0don_M4n · Posted
Actually one of the coolest teeth I have seen! Great find.
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