astron Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hello all. I have finished today the prep of the fossil shown below. I have found it last Sunday in my hunting area (late miocene Crete island, Greece). Largest dimensions 33 x 27 x 16 cm. I have found enough and nice specimens of scleractinian and porites corals here but never something like this. And I am talking about corals becouse I can't think of what else could that be... It seems to to run tubes in the inside filled by minerals and providing enough geodes. To give you a better view I attach 10 pics of the outer surfice and another 10 pics of 10 different geodes on it. The pics cover this and the next 3 posts. Is there any idea on what could it be? Thanks in advance for every interest. Best regards. Astrinos Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 The next 5 pics. Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 The first set of five geodes. Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 And the second set of five geodes. Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 sponge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) The "Mystery" specimen is very interesting. I'm not familiar with the time period or the locality. However, will venture a general guess and sit back and follow the thread to its conclusion. It appears to me to be geological in origin and not fossil coral. I do see some "sponge-like" features...but I don't think its a sponge but a very unique and interesting creation by "Mother Nature" Looking forward to hearing what others say... . Edited December 1, 2011 by Indy Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 That is one of the oddest things I have seen.. I am not sure it is a fossil though.. Have you looked at the surface area with a loupe? I can't tell what that texture is.. Even if it's not a fossil, I would sure display it.. Very intriguing.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Interesting looking piece. I have no idea what it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniraptoran Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 im thinking sponge or unearthed burrow cast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone for the interest and for the help I think that correctly almost all the aspects are between sponge and (the more) something geological. My opinion (and wish) after the above is it's about a weathered sponge of sometype, but unsure. So, I have still to continue the search on it Edited December 2, 2011 by astron Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 astron.... I have no idea Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi Astrinos, With a few members suggesting a possible sponge for your mystery item you will be interested to see what I stumbled upon in the Treatise volume of Porifera. Petrosia sp. looks very similar to your specimen and is described and recorded as Paleogene(?)-?Neogene(?), Holocene with a cosmopolitan distribution. A small piece could be evaluated at the university for the presence of spicules. I tried to reorient your photo to best match the figured drawing, but perhaps you can make a more precise determination. Is it close... what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 My word! If that's not it, it's very close. Scott, you're a marvel! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi Astrinos, With a few members suggesting a possible sponge for your mystery item you will be interested to see what I stumbled upon in the Treatise volume of Porifera. Petrosia sp. looks very similar to your specimen and is described and recorded as Paleogene(?)-?Neogene(?), Holocene with a cosmopolitan distribution. A small piece could be evaluated at the university for the presence of spicules. I tried to reorient your photo to best match the figured drawing, but perhaps you can make a more precise determination. Is it close... what do you think? Scott...You never cease to amaze me Barry Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Scott...You never cease to amaze me Barry Hi Astrinos, With a few members suggesting a possible sponge for your mystery item you will be interested to see what I stumbled upon in the Treatise volume of Porifera. Petrosia sp. looks very similar to your specimen and is described and recorded as Paleogene(?)-?Neogene(?), Holocene with a cosmopolitan distribution. A small piece could be evaluated at the university for the presence of spicules. I tried to reorient your photo to best match the figured drawing, but perhaps you can make a more precise determination. Is it close... what do you think? You are right, Chas and Barry!!!!!!!!!! Scott is the TFF's marvelous surprise :o After a much time search, I didn't find the exact species but I am fairly convinced it's about a sponge of the mentioned genus (petrosia sp.)!!!!!!!!!!! :Bananasaur: You made my ... year, Scott Thank you so much Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbyte Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hello Astron, Very nice find and superb prep work. I'm going to have to compare you to Chele. Always making fantastic finds. I swear Chele is going to start collecting in her new area in Hell Creek formation and reach down to pick up a dinosaur tooth and it is going to be attached to a complete previously undiscovered species. You always post amazing well prepped fossils and I always look forward to your presentation and information. Thanks for sharing. Bobby "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hello Astron, Very nice find and superb prep work. I'm going to have to compare you to Chele. Always making fantastic finds. I swear Chele is going to start collecting in her new area in Hell Creek formation and reach down to pick up a dinosaur tooth and it is going to be attached to a complete previously undiscovered species. You always post amazing well prepped fossils and I always look forward to your presentation and information. Thanks for sharing. Bobby Thanks a lot, Bobby Very kind of you. I follow your always interesting posts and neat collections As for Chele, agreeing with you, I do believe she has to bring us here a lot more My best wishes to you and everyone Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 That is one bizarre looking sponge and now it has a name, congratulations, Astrinos, and a congratulations too, Scott, you are the Sherlock of the forum.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 That is one bizarre looking sponge and now it has a name, congratulations, Astrinos, and a congratulations too, Scott, you are the Sherlock of the forum.. Thank you very much, Roz. And yes... for sure My best wishes to you and all Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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