Erosionofspecies Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Here’s some large possible fish scales? from black Rhinestreet shale on the 18 mile creek NY. They are about quarter size each, never found scales that big in the area before. Photo#1 is of the large “scales” photo #2 is the usual fish scale finds from that formation. Edited October 2, 2021 by Erosionofspecies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 The items in the first image are flattened rhynchonellid brachiopods, not scales. 5 4 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Those in the first pic look like flattened Eumetabolatoechia, rhynchonellid brachiopods as Tim said. The ones in the second pic do look like fish scales. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I can't help you but I’m sure that specialists like @Tidgy's Dad will give their opinion very quickly. In addition to the origin and age of the terrain in which the fossils are found, size is also important for proper identification. Coins are not a good size indicator because we are on an international forum and only Americans know the size of yours. I invite you to read my last link in my signature. If you don’t have a rule, print the document I made available and put your fossils on it before making your photos, making sure to leave a box with the apparent size (pedagogical message) Coco 1 ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: The items in the first image are flattened rhynchonellid brachiopods, not scales. Its obvious now that you say it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I'll just try and look wise and agree with all the previous posters. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val horn Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I no longer see the pictures??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erosionofspecies Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 Okay thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombk Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: The items in the first image are flattened rhynchonellid brachiopods I see the resemblance to flattened brachiopods. For my education, what led you to rhynchonellids? The short hinge line? Relatively coarse plications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 8 hours ago, tombk said: I see the resemblance to flattened brachiopods. For my education, what led you to rhynchonellids? The short hinge line? Relatively coarse plications? Tom, I first collected these brachiopods over 20 years ago. These are common in some areas of western NY. I forget who identified them for me at the time, but they were identified as Eumetabolatoechia multicostatum. ( Previously Leiorhynchus multicostas? ) They are quite recognizable, once you know what they are. From "Field Guide to Devonian Fossils of New York," by Karl A. Wilson. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: Eumetabolatoechia multicostatum. This is the correct name. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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