Kehbe Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I found this the other day alongside Hwy 350 at the base of a road cut in what I now know is Pennsylvanian. This piece was basically laying right on top of the rubble. The sp. I found that looks similar is Michelinia. Any thoughts? pic1pic2 It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Michelinia (Jack County, Texas) posted September 2009 Here is the link ... Click Here Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkfoam Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Kehbe, Yes, I think I agree with you as to genus Michelinia for your coral. I am sorry that I can't help on the species. Nice specimen. Jim The Eocene is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've seen a couple Michelinia come from the Ladore Shale. Your coral, though, looks quite worn like a pebble from a stream. Was it found in a spot where it could be a stray piece of gravel? Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kehbe Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've seen a couple Michelinia come from the Ladore Shale. Your coral, though, looks quite worn like a pebble from a stream. Was it found in a spot where it could be a stray piece of gravel? Yes it was. I seem to find a lot of stuff in and amongst gravel beds. I always thought that they were probably washed in, carried in or otherwise transported to some of these areas either by glaciation, flooding and or water movement or by human influence so ID'ing has always been difficult for me and is probably why I get so discouraged at times although I am learning better techniques for ID'ing pieces thanks to you guys here! It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yes it was. I seem to find a lot of stuff in and amongst gravel beds. I always thought that they were probably washed in, carried in or otherwise transported to some of these areas either by glaciation, flooding and or water movement or by human influence so ID'ing has always been difficult for me and is probably why I get so discouraged at times although I am learning better techniques for ID'ing pieces thanks to you guys here! But the stray fossil do give us more to find.... Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) For your enjoyment, here's a pub with lists and illustrations of some Pennsylvanian fossils: http://www.kgs.ku.ed...tins/169/Moore/ Edited November 7, 2011 by Missourian Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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