Found these two fossils on our ranch in central Texas, not sure what type they are, all help is greatly appreciated
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Nice preservation on those. Jesse (Bone2stone) is our expert for Texas fossils but he hasn't posted for a while.
They're both oysters. I think the one on the left is an Exogyra species and the one on the right is Ceratostreon... probably C. texanum. Both from the Cretaceous.
Jesse will doubtless confirm or otherwise if he sees this post.I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.
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Well issues with smartphone has it's down side.
Roger it seems you are more apt at _Texas specimens than you let on.
It is as you have given as far as an ID.
There are many species of ostera in Texas and this is one.
I believe they are one and the same species.
Both are the top half.
I am sure if you look you will or should find many more of these. They sometimes occur in great masses.
Look around they show up in the Georgetown and Wallnut formations.
Associated with other less common specimens such as ammonites and echinoids. (Sea Urchins)
Hope this helps.
BTW: I recently have been going through 35+ years of collecting and it takes up a great deal of my time.
Along with mentoring newbees don't have much time for much of anything else.
Till next time.....
Bone2stoneIt is a "Rock" when it's on the ground.
It is a "Specimen" when picked up and taken home.
Jessy B.
Circa:1982
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Originally posted by Bone2stone View PostWell issues with smartphone has it's down side.
Roger it seems you are more apt at _Texas specimens than you let on.
It is as you have given as far as an ID.
There are many species of ostera in Texas and this is one.
I believe they are one and the same species.
Both are the top half.
I am sure if you look you will or should find many more of these. They sometimes occur in great masses.
Look around they show up in the Georgetown and Wallnut formations.
Associated with other less common specimens such as ammonites and echinoids. (Sea Urchins)
Hope this helps.
BTW: I recently have been going through 35+ years of collecting and it takes up a great deal of my time.
Along with mentoring newbees don't have much time for much of anything else.
Till next time.....
Bone2stone
Good luck trying there is so much diversity in the primordial fauna here it could keep a serious collector busy for a lifetime.
Have a good day and good luck.
Jess B.It is a "Rock" when it's on the ground.
It is a "Specimen" when picked up and taken home.
Jessy B.
Circa:1982
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