New Members Jrenee Posted May 30, 2022 New Members Share Posted May 30, 2022 These were found in west Tn in wooded area near creek. Please help identify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jrenee said: These were found in west Tn in wooded area near creek. Please help identify. Hi There. these are the remains of brachiopod. Or at least, the remains of some of the structures of the brachiopod. The shell having eroded away long ago. Personally I'd call it a steinkern. But hey, here is a similar example (in a previous post) with a lively discussion on the matter. Enjoy the read, sometimes the intellectual discussions can get quite energetic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Yes, this internal cast/ mold belongs to a pentamerid brachiopod. 4 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Steinkern is an equally valid term I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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