GeschWhat Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Hi all, I decided to dissolve a small piece (12 mm dia. x 15 mm long) of Triassic coprolite from the Bull Canyon Fm., Quay County, New Mexico, in vinegar. After sitting for a week, numerous scales ranging in size from 0.5 to 2 mm long along with 4 partially digested bone fragments were revealed. If anyone out there is familiar with Triassic fauna, do you see anything recognizable? All photos are taken at 40X magnification. Triassic Treat #1 is about 3 mm across and still resides in what is left of the coprolite. Triassic Treat #2 is about 3 mm long and curves along the outside of remaining bit of coprolite (which now has a diameter of 12 mm) Triassic Treat #3 is about 3 mm across and 1 mm wide. Triassic Treat #4 is about 2.5 mm across and 1.5 mm wide. Lori www.areallycrappystory.com/fossils www.facebook.com/fossilpoo
GeschWhat Posted May 19, 2015 Author Posted May 19, 2015 Here are photos of the scales. Lori www.areallycrappystory.com/fossils www.facebook.com/fossilpoo
snolly50 Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 A fascinating exercise. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See
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