JoLucyKelly Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hello all. I believe this a form of sponge but I'm not sure. It was found on the Norfolk coast, UK. Any help appreciated, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This seems more likely to be a bryozoan to me. I think Carboniferous fossils turn up in beach cobbles in that area, but I am certain some of our UK members will be along shortly to offer more detailed replies. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLucyKelly Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thank you so much! Having a quick look at bryozoans I am certain you are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 You're right it is a sponge, possibly Ventriculites. It is preserved in flint which is Cretaceous aged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLucyKelly Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Fantastic thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Chris Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Agree, the two different sized pores in the top image seem to indicate Ventriculites type. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arizona Chris Paleo Web Site: http://schursastrophotography.com/fossiladventures.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLucyKelly Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 One more for Ventriculites. Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This topic might help. " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_gotta_rock Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Knowing the age of the area would help. This looks like a paleozoic fossil someone IDed for me two days ago as a coral, Syringopora. I refuse to give up my childish wonder at the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 12 hours ago, I_gotta_rock said: Knowing the age of the area would help. This looks like a paleozoic fossil someone IDed for me two days ago as a coral, Syringopora. Its preserved in flint which is common across the Norfolk coast. The flint is derived from the chalk - a Cretaceous limestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taogan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Another vote for Ventriculites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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