fossilcomb Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hello all, I was out causing some trouble in my backyard a couple of days ago when I stumbled onto this little guy. I don't really have an idea of how old this find is or what I to do with it for more info since it's only a partial sample, but I would love to hear any details y'all might have to share about this! If you need more pictures please feel free to ask--I will be glad to provide any other info on the find. Happy hunting and have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcomb Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Here are a few extra low-light focus shots for any additional detail needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 that is a broken oyster section "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcomb Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 that is a broken oyster section Hi Herb! Thanks for that info. Do you happen to know anything about its age? Perhaps you can help me identify how to determine its approximate age! I've tried doing some research but find myself challenged. Thanks so much for your response btw it was very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 It looks pretty modern. The purple color on the muscle scar area is a clue to that. By modern I mean within the past hundred years. If you find a lot more oyster shells in the back yard, it might be that somebody had a boil. You buy a bag of oysters and some beer, and then set up a big pot with 1 inch of water in the bottom. Then you get the water boiling and dump the whole bag of oyster in. Cover the pot to build up steam Then you quickly down one beer, and the oysters are ready. The oysters should be open slightly, and that means they are cooked. Even though it is called an "oyster boil", the secret is to actually steam them, not boil them. Eat the oysters. Then you finish the beer and throw the shells around the lawn. Lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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