Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) So I went to Lost River, WV (Needmore formation) during the fall. I just recently found time to go through the material some more, set up photos, edit, etc. Brachiopod impression? As with the other brachiopods, I’m hoping for genus-level identification. Brachiopod. Any ID’s on its genus? This… Thing. I’m guessing its a brachiopod. But I could also see it being the eye of a trilobite. This brachiopod flaked right off the matrix! Any ideas as to what genus it belongs to? Hmmmm this was clearer before I uploaded it. Any idea how to fix it? Not like its too important because it looks like its just some brachiopod hash. I’m guessing this is the glabella of a Phacops rana. Trilobite pygidium. Hoping for a species-level identification, but genus is probably the best I’m going to get. Edited February 8, 2022 by Megalodoodle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Trilobite eye? Edited February 8, 2022 by Megalodoodle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 None of your photos are visible. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Megalodoodle said: So I went to Lost River, WV (Needmore formation) during the fall. I just recently found time to go through the material some more, set up photos, edit, etc. Brachiopod impression? As with the other brachiopods, I’m hoping for genus-level identification. Brachiopod. Any ID’s on its genus? This… Thing. I’m guessing its a brachiopod. But I could also see it being the eye of a trilobite. This brachiopod flaked right off the matrix! Any ideas as to what genus it belongs to? Hmmmm this was clearer before I uploaded it. Any idea how to fix it? Not like its too important because it looks like its just some brachiopod hash. I’m guessing this is the glabella of a Phacops rana. Trilobite pygidium. Hoping for a species-level identification, but genus is probably the best I’m going to get. I think we have mentioned before that uploading your images (like your second post) makes them visible to all members, and it prevents your content from becoming useless when the links break in the future. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Here they all are individually: Trilobite pygidium, species preferably but genus is what I’m expecting. Edited February 8, 2022 by Megalodoodle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 I’m guessing this is the glabella of a Phacops rana. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 This brachiopod flaked right off the matrix! Any ideas as to what genus it belongs to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Brachiopod hash plate. If you’re wondering what needs ID here, I’m hoping for the best specimens out of the hash plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 This… Thing. I’m guessing its a brachiopod. But I could also see it being the eye of a trilobite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Brachiopod. Any ID’s on its genus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Brachiopod impression? As with the other brachiopods, I’m hoping for genus-level identification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Another brachiopod impression. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Megalodoodle said: Here they all are individually: Thank you, sir. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Brachiopod? Trilobite eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I'm sure that this paper can be of help to you. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Second to last item looks more like a pelecypod/bivalve shell imprint. Last item is either an internal mold, or a concretion. Most of the brachiopods look like some sort of Orthida, possibly something like Rhipodomella sp. Your hash plate doesn't show enough detail on any one brachiopod to be able to tell what they are. 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...
Megalodoodle Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Anyone willing to confirm/deny my identifications on the trilobite parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBlooded Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 9:43 PM, Megalodoodle said: Trilobite eye? Not an eye but the imprint of a glabella of an Eldredgeops sp. On 2/7/2022 at 10:50 PM, Megalodoodle said: Here they all are individually: Trilobite pygidium, species preferably but genus is what I’m expecting. Could be an Odontocephalus sp, but I am much less confident in that, I’ve found a fair number of these out there so I’d curious too. On 2/7/2022 at 10:51 PM, Megalodoodle said: I’m guessing this is the glabella of a Phacops rana. The species is now categorized as Eldredgeops rana but yes you’re probably right, at least on genus. On 2/7/2022 at 10:56 PM, Megalodoodle said: Brachiopod hash plate. If you’re wondering what needs ID here, I’m hoping for the best specimens out of the hash plate. I see a fair amount of trilobite material in here too but previous comment is right, maybe a closer shot/shots with a harsher angle to your lighting? I go out to a few spots in this area all the time, I love it. If you went to the most heavily trafficked site outside of Wardensville then you had some really good luck, every time I’ve been there it’s been very picked over. It’s always cool to see folks from my neck of the woods on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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