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Kevin Shales

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Could someone identify this fossil please, it was found on the west coast of Ireland. 

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Tidgy's Dad Regular Member

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Yes, it looks like a Lower Carboniferous phaceloid rugose coral, probably a member of the Lithostrotionidae. 

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Rockwood Regular Member

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54 minutes ago, Kane said:

guess

:rolleyes:

Sorry. I've always wanted to use that one. :)

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1 minute ago, Rockwood said:

:rolleyes:

Sorry. I've always wanted to use that one. :)

True science and absolute certainty don't get along at parties. :P 

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9 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

Yes, it looks like a Lower Carboniferous phaceloid rugose coral, probably a member of the Lithostrotionidae. 

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I agree, Siphonodendron sp.

 

If it was polished or maybe just wetted, you might get that down to species. 

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