Denis Arcand Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Hi fellow fossil collector, can you identify this brachiopod for me? I recently found a very different brachiopod, where I usually collect my fossils in an Upper Ordovician formation (Click here to see the site). I can easily find hundreds of swerbyella, but this fossil is very different from what I usually find, its huge size, 3 times larger than any fossil i usually find, and its different shape puzzles me. It measures approximately 3cm x 2.5cm. It also has intriguing concentric protuberances composed of a primary and secondary shell on external shell surface. As you can see it is very fragile, there is a crack going through it which is about to break it in half. Is there a way to consolidate the crack without damaging it further? Thank you! Edited May 1, 2022 by Denis Arcand 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Hebertella occidentalis, I should think, and they do have layered shells. Or sometimes it's just very strong and sudden growth lines. Edited May 2, 2022 by Tidgy's Dad 3 1 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Arcand Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 23 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Hebertella occidentalis, I should think, and they do have layered shells. Or sometimes it's just very strong and sudden growth lines. Yep, that make sense. I didn't know they could develop growth lines in that fashion. I follow you closely on the TFF and learning lot of stuff, thank you very much 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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