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The Bug(?) That Got Away :(


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Early on, maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I found the only fossil with ( maybe) legs in West Va sandstone. Unfortunately In attempting to prep it I destroyed it so all I have are some pictures.

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If anyone can see anything I would appreciate any input.

Fosceal

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I see hints of structure and bilateral symmetry, but I can't make out what it is.

I would have probably buggered it up too, just trying to figure out what it was.

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My virgin eyes see the bottom of a horseshoe crab in the second image, and maybe a grasshopper in the third. Tough to make out with the smaller images though. I guess its hard to get a close up if they are destroyed. :mellow:

Pretty cool though :D

cole~

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I have no idea why I typed sandstone- it is limestone. I gently, with a small paintbrush, painted bug with hydrochloric acid. Upon seeing the vigorous reaction I neutralized the acid. I then admired the empty depression I had just created. :o

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