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Is This A Fossilized Shell?

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I found this unique old/porous looking thing which I believe is a shell despite it looking similar to basalt. It was hidden in the sand near the shore on a beach in the South Eastern United States. I cant find anything like it through my research. Is this a sea shell? Is it fossilized? The middle is really thick for a sea shell. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

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It is a clam... Big one at that... Google search for "Maryland Fossil Clam"

 

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I agree. It is heavily bored by organisms, probably Cliona sponge.

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