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Arthroacantha carpenteri, Logocrinus brandoni |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: A common Silica Formation species of very uncommon size. The crown is approximately 11mm tall. The tinier specimen is a Logocrinus which is about 8mm in height.
Photo title: JUVENILE ARTHROACANTHA CROWN
Taxa present: Arthroacantha carpenteri, Logocrinus brandoni
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Acinetaster sp. |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Statistical anomoly - The most common Silica ophiuroid remains undescribed.
Photo title: Sylvania Ophiuroid
Taxa present: Acinetaster sp.
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Undescribed sp. |
Alpena formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Alpena formation
Submitter notes: This is one of a handful of Devonian Cyclocystoids from North America and likely the only one from the basin.
Photo title: ? Rarest Michigan Basin Echinoderm
Taxa present: Undescribed sp.
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Dechenella alpenensis |
Genshaw formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Genshaw formation
Submitter notes: Simply a nice little bug.
Photo title: Alpena Trilobite
Taxa present: Dechenella alpenensis
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Eldredgeops crassituberculata |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Swanton, Fulton, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Virtually all Silica Formation Phacopids, regardless of their beautiful preservation are compressed to some degree. This one isn't. From within a limestone layer.
Photo title: Absolutely Uncompressed Silica Eldredgeops
Taxa present: Eldredgeops crassituberculata
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Arthroacantha carpenteri |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: A nice big specimen of the common Silica crinoid
Photo title: Sylvania Crinoid
Taxa present: Arthroacantha carpenteri
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Heteroschisma alatum |
Potter Farm formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Potter Farm formation
Submitter notes: At about 19mm this blastoid is about twice the usual size for this species.
Photo title: 'Giant' Heteroschisma Blastoid
Taxa present: Heteroschisma alatum
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Heteroschisma alatum |
Potter Farm formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Potter Farm formation
Submitter notes: Top view showing the ambulacra which measures 11mm across
Photo title: 'Giant' Heteroschisma Blastoid - Top View
Taxa present: Heteroschisma alatum
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Nucleocrinus elegans |
Hungry Hollow formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Arkona, Lambton, ON
Strat unit: Hungry Hollow formation
Submitter notes: The typical Hungry Hollow Nucleocrinus but with only 4 ambulacra rather than 5.
Photo title: Abnormal Blastoid
Taxa present: Nucleocrinus elegans
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Nucleocrinus elegans |
Hungry Hollow formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2007-11-04 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Arkona, Lambton, ON
Strat unit: Hungry Hollow formation
Submitter notes: Top view showing abnormal growth - only 4 ambulacra
Photo title: Abnormal Blastoid - Top View
Taxa present: Nucleocrinus elegans
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Mediospirifer audaculus |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Pedicle view: Brachiopods were tough! This specimen shows a terrific injury that healed deforming new growth. It measures 31.5mm across.
Photo title: Brachiopod
Taxa present: Mediospirifer audaculus
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Mediospirifer audaculus |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Brachial view: Brachiopods were tough! This specimen shows a terrific injury that healed deforming new growth. It measures 31.5mm across.
Photo title: Brachiopod
Taxa present: Mediospirifer audaculus
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Protoleptostrophia lirella |
Norway Point formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Norway Point formation
Submitter notes: A beautiful specimen of a fragile brachiopod. It measures 36.5mm across.
Photo title: Brachiopod
Taxa present: Protoleptostrophia lirella
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Platyceras carinatum |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: A good typical specimen approximately 28mm high.
Photo title: Gastropod
Taxa present: Platyceras carinatum
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Platyceras bucculentum |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: View 1: A very nice typical specimen measuring 46mm in length.
Photo title: Gastropod
Taxa present: Platyceras bucculentum
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Platyceras bucculentum |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: View 2: A very nice typical specimen measuring 46mm in length.
Photo title: Gastropod
Taxa present: Platyceras bucculentum
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Grammysia sylvaniensis |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Overhead view of a beautiful big Silica pelecypod measuring 88mm in length.
Photo title: Pelecypod
Taxa present: Grammysia sylvaniensis
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Grammysia sylvaniensis |
Silica formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Sylvania, Lucas, OH
Strat unit: Silica formation
Submitter notes: Side view of a beautiful big Silica pelecypod measuring 88mm in length.
Photo title: Pelecypod
Taxa present: Grammysia sylvaniensis
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Tabulophyllum traversense |
Potter Farm formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Potter Farm formation
Submitter notes: calyx view: Beautiful preservation from a clay layer. It measures 37mm in diameter.
Photo title: Horn Coral
Taxa present: Tabulophyllum traversense
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Tabulophyllum traversense |
Potter Farm formation |
Scott Vergiels |
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Submitted on 2008-11-24 by Scott Vergiels
Location (approximate): Alpena, Alpena, MI
Strat unit: Potter Farm formation
Submitter notes: side view: Beautiful preservation from a clay layer showing massive attachment talons. It measures 40mm high and 37mm in diameter.
Photo title: Horn Coral
Taxa present: Tabulophyllum traversense
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