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Devonian Brachiopod ID


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I have a find from my hunt last Tuesday that has me stumped. As I took a break from pounding rock I took a walk around the site to surface scan the surroundings. I saw a slab with a high concentration of spiriferids. I decided ti try to break the grouping off the slab. This resulted in a Mystery (for me) brachiopods coming out with one of the spiriferids attached as well as some imprints. The item does not photograph well but hopefully someone can make out what it is. It measures 3 inches across.

Found in Middle Devonian Hamilton Group Moscow Formation. @Fossildude19 @Jeffrey P

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11 minutes ago, ted coulianos said:

Not an expert, but given the age, formation, and location I think this is probably Stropheodonta sp. (demissa ?) ; I think this is a pretty good match. Cheers!

https://www.fossilguy.com/sites/18mile/18_col.htm#brachs

I appreciate your input, but according to The Field Guide to the Devonian Fossils of New York, Stropheodonta demissa in found in the Onondaga-Tully formations.

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A bit large for Stropheodonta, I think.  :unsure:

My first thought was Megastrophia,  but Mesoleptostrophia junia may be a better fit.

 

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