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MacKenzie Smith posted a new specimen in the group Vacation Explorers from the myFOSSIL app 4 years, 8 months ago
4 years, 8 months ago4 years, 8 months agoMacKenzie Smith has contributed a new specimen to myFOSSIL!
MacKenzie Smith posted a new specimen in the group Vacation Explorers from the myFOSSIL app 4 years, 8 months ago
MacKenzie Smith has contributed a new specimen to myFOSSIL!
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Awesome specimen, @mackenzie-smith! Were you able to take this home with you? I think the period should be Carboniferous? I’m not sure how the geochronology wizard separates it out since technically Mississippian is a subperiod… I think it’s placed as an epoch.
@jbauer Nope, couldn’t take it home. It was in a vertical section of very hard limestone. Even if I had the tools, it was at the front of a cave and the excavation of it would have detracted from the aesthetics of the area. It was best to leave it there for others to enjoy. Yes, it can be changed to Carboniferous.
I figured as much, I’m familiar with the area =] I added in a note that the specimen remains in situ!
Perfect. Thanks! 🙂