Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 A few weeks ago, I took a 2 hour day trip from my usual Pennsylvanian stomping grounds to some Mississippian turf. Having made a brief stop here about a year ago after visiting some friends, and seeing how crinoid heavy it is, I'd been wanting to return to see if I could find any crowns. As you'll see from the pics, it appears to have been a turbulent time way back when, so I didn't find what I was seeking. But, it was a good hunt; found a couple of firsts, some unknowns, and I believe it warrants a return for possible better specimens. First, a (sort of) panoramic view: continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 As implied above, the cut is literally made of crinoids: Picked up some bits just for kicks! continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Also found some cool, and varied fenestrate-type bryozoans: Less abundant, and more worn and fragmented, were some brachiopods: continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 This was a first for me. A blastoid impression! After closer examination of the rocks I brought home, I found that I have at least a couple more! This one is on the same rock as the big brachiopod pictured above: A little trilobite pygidium: Also prevelant, various colors of chert: continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Now on to the unknowns: I found this interesting feature. Coral? A closeup of a sample that was loose next to it. I would not have wanted to break the in situ piece since it was kind of cool looking! I'm sure this is an urchin plate: But this, I don't know: In different lighting: continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 I have no clue about this: This I'm leaning toward brachiopod, but really don't know; continued... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Again, no clue on this one either: On this, I initially thought it was a bryozoan when I found it, but I'm kind of thinking mollusc: I apologize for id questions in the wrong forum, but I thought the whole story might give better perspective. Thanks for looking! Steve Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nice diverse haul. That Mississippian stuff is a whole 'nother ball game from what we're used to. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nice diverse haul. That Mississippian stuff is a whole 'nother ball game from what we're used to. That's for sure. I'm finding so much interesting little stuff as I go over the rocks with the loupe, and I brought home a large butter tub of soil to look for micros. Almost forgot, I had company there, too! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Almost forgot, I had company there, too! You find all the cool stuff.... Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 The plate looking specimen #26 unknow are crinoid clayx plates, from a crinoid that fell apart. The next one #27, I was thinking a inarticulate brach, but I am not sure about it. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thank you howard_l. I should have done a better job organizing the post. It was late and I've been too anxious to get them up. I wondered if that plate was crinoid or not, so now I know! Thanks for the reply! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoRon Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Pretty scorps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonboro37 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Steve, I enjoyed reading about your trip and all your pics. Thank you for sharing this! I have yet to find anything crinoid related so I am thrilled to see your finds. Your bryozoa is really nice! Libby Process of identification "mistakes create wisdom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Pretty scorps! Thanks PaleoRon! I am fascinated with arachnids. Hi Steve, I enjoyed reading about your trip and all your pics. Thank you for sharing this! I have yet to find anything crinoid related so I am thrilled to see your finds. Your bryozoa is really nice! Libby Thank you Libby! I guess living in this area all my life, I just kind of take crinoids for granted. I wouldn't know how to act if I couldn't find any. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Looks like you did good. I really like the little ornate plate and blastoid impression. A blastoid is something I've never found, but I''m getting a little obsessed to find one. One of these days I'm going to make it out your way. Ramo For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Looks like you did good. I really like the little ornate plate and blastoid impression. A blastoid is something I've never found, but I''m getting a little obsessed to find one. One of these days I'm going to make it out your way. Ramo Well, I haven't found any blastoids here, but if you want to go check this place out sometime I'd be up for it. If there are impressions, I think there should be some whole ones. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonboro37 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks PaleoRon! I am fascinated with arachnids. Thank you Libby! I guess living in this area all my life, I just kind of take crinoids for granted. I wouldn't know how to act if I couldn't find any. Luck is always on your side! I am the same way when it comes to echi's. I keep my eyes peeled on road trips for embankments. Process of identification "mistakes create wisdom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 WOW, a nice haul of different fossils, a big variety. Thank you for sharing you adventure with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 A nice diverse collection of fossils. Enjoyed the Scorpions also... personally, I stay away from them but my son used to have some as "pets." Thanks for the site pictures, always nice to see what the places people collect look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Great report, Steve! Glad to see you're getting out and finding some cool things! Regards, 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...
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