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Ecophora from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland


Jeffrey P

Ecophora gardner (Maryland State Fossil)
Miocene
Calvert Formation
Bayfront Park
Chesapeake Beach
Calvert CO., Maryland

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  • Taken with Canon Canon PowerShot A470
  • Focal Length 6.3 mm
  • Exposure Time 1/40
  • f Aperture f/3.0
  • ISO Speed 200

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Actually your shell is Ecphora tricostata Martin, 1904 found in Lower Miocene Bed 10 Calvert Formation exposed at Bayfront Park. Notice that it has three ribs instead of four. E. gardnerae is found in the Upper Miocene St. Marys Formation.

Mike

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