JarrodB Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I tried out a new secluded north Texas creek while artifact hunting with a friend. He told me the creek didn't have fossils but I managed to prove him wrong and find a really cool piece of Protostega plastron, a small Mosasaur vert and a section of ammonite :). Wild hogs were everywhere there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt126 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 That turtle shell is pretty nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Chris Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Texas has some fantastic ammonites. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arizona Chris Paleo Web Site: http://schursastrophotography.com/fossiladventures.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Your "ammonite" is actually a rudist clam probably, Durania austensis, that is found in the Cretaceous Austin Group. Where did you find yours? What rock formation? The cellular/porous texture visible along with the rib-like features in your hand-help fossil are typical for the species. See my pictures of one found in Plano, Texas. 2 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, DPS Ammonite said: Your "ammonite" is actually a rudist clam probably, Durania austensis, that is found in the Cretaceous Austin Group. Where did you find yours? What rock formation? The cellular/porous texture visible along with the rib-like features in your hand-help fossil are typical for the species. See my pictures of one found in Plano, Texas. Thanks. I had originally labeled it as rudists and then changed it. I think Austin group is correct for the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Nice finds Jarrod! Not bad for a new spot! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Good stuff. I work at a nature preserve where we are just starting to get the feral hogs under control...we hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Man that's a lot of Artifacts! The locals are gonna love you North Central Texas Eagle Ford Group / Ozan Formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyg Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Awesome stuff. You're consistently finding a lot of great lithics. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 7/3/2017 at 8:37 AM, John S. said: Man that's a lot of Artifacts! The locals are gonna love you Lol thanks. Lately my eyes have been focused on artifacts while still picking up some nice fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 8 hours ago, JarrodB said: Lol thanks. Lately my eyes have been focused on artifacts while still picking up some nice fossils. That's what happens but it's nice to find both North Central Texas Eagle Ford Group / Ozan Formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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