New Members Kelsey Braner Posted May 24, 2022 New Members Share Posted May 24, 2022 Hello! Recently I was digging in my garden and not far below the surface I discovered what I initially thought was a rock. Upon observation, I noticed several characteristics that were not something seen in Rocks but more so in fossilized eggs. I know that it cannot be a dinosaur egg because I am in Florida. My first theory was that it was a reptile egg because you can see the porous-like surface found in reptile eggs but it most certainly could be a bird egg of some type as well. Another theory was that it possibly was a fossilized turtle/carpace. It is slightly bigger than a ping pong ball, with one surface flat. There are noticeable cracks/chips and secondary layer’s exposed in several areas. I’m really curious about this and would love some feedback! Thanks! - Kelsey Braner of Plant City, FL. USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawTooth Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 To me it appears to be beat up echonoid, though I'm not sure what type. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Welcome to the Forum. I agree - echinoid, not an egg. Florida Fossil Echinoid images. 3 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Kelsey Braner Posted May 24, 2022 Author New Members Share Posted May 24, 2022 Well I was surely WAY off! Thanks for the quick feed back. Looking at other echinoids, I can definitely tell that is indeed what I found. Pretty neat! It is in rough shape though. But, I would’ve never guessed that! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Not an egg, but still a nice find. Keep digging in your garden, there may well be more. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 nice echinoid, go on with digging in your garden, I am sure you´ll find more next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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