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Kentucky fossil -- sponge?


LoneRanger

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I bought a number of invertebrate fossils from a Kentucky agate collector.   These came without identification or info on specific site where found.  I'm not familiar with Kentucky fossils but I believe this is a sponge (Porifera).  Any confirming or alternative identification is appreciated.  First and last photos are side views, second and third are top and bottom.

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On 2/28/2024 at 12:34 PM, LoneRanger said:

Any confirming or alternative identification is appreciated. 

This piece looks like one of the sedimentary geodes from the tri-state area. They are often deformed gross caricatures of the original object.

I think this may have started out as a crinoid.

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I agree with Tony. Looks like a geode to me. They are quite common here in Kentucky and can be odd shapes.

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