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Tom McGovern

@tom-mcgovern
Dayton, OH
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    Tom McGovern posted an update in the group Group logo of Bodacious BrachiopodsBodacious Brachiopods 2 years, 2 months ago

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    Hey, just found another site to look into…
    UGA Stratigraphy Lab

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      Jennifer Bauer replied 2 years, 2 months ago

      Very familiar with Steve Holland’s site! It is a fantastic resource! Especially if you already have a good knowledge of the fossils and are looking to confirm IDs

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    I went to the ordivicianatlas and learned a little. The first 2 I presented appear to be occidentalis and frankfortensis but neither look like the 3rd photo. Anyone know have an idea about it? Don’t know about alveata. Saw a subjugata and a richmondensis mentioned but no photos.
    Does the publication include photos of specimens?
    Lastly…am I…[Read more]

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    Tom McGovern posted an update in the group Group logo of Bodacious BrachiopodsBodacious Brachiopods 2 years, 2 months ago

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    All Hebertella shown are Ordivician Found Dayton, Camden and Georgetown, OH

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      Jennifer Bauer replied 2 years, 2 months ago

      @tom-mcgovern check out the Ordovician Atlas: http://www.ordovicianatlas.org/atlas/brachiopoda/rhynchonellata/orthida/plectorthidae/hebertella/ there are three species of Hebertella on there with nice images, location, and stratigraphic data. I also have a publication by a past lab mate on the evolutionary history of Hebertella if that is…[Read more]

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        Tom McGovern replied 2 years, 2 months ago

        I went to the ordivicianatlas and learned a little. The first 2 I presented appear to be occidentalis and frankfortensis but neither look like the 3rd photo. Anyone know have an idea about it? Don’t know about alveata. Saw a subjugata and a richmondensis mentioned but no photos.
        Does the publication include photos of specimens?
        Lastly…am I…[Read more]

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    Tom McGovern posted an update in the group Group logo of Bodacious BrachiopodsBodacious Brachiopods 2 years, 2 months ago

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    And this one also has a heavier body but I’ll ask about that later



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    Anyone know the names of these types of Hebertella? I’ve read it is determined by the depth of the “central dent”



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      Jennifer Bauer replied 2 years, 2 months ago

      Hi, @tom-mcgovern, depends on where and when in geologic time you found them. There are quite a few Hebertella species. Can you give us some more information?

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    Tom McGovern posted an update in the group Group logo of Bodacious BrachiopodsBodacious Brachiopods 2 years, 2 months ago

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    Hey group members. I really enjoy searching for, finding and prepping fossils in SW Ohio. I am not, however, very learned in all the scientific names of them. Would it be “against the rules” to post pictures of brachiopods and people tell me more about them?

    When I find them they are not in matrix, they are complete, loose/single and only need…[Read more]

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      Jennifer Bauer replied 2 years, 2 months ago

      Hi, @tom-mcgovern– that seems perfectly appropriate to me! Just include some information on where you found the specimens and we can do our best to help with identification!

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      Sadie Mills replied 2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, looking forward to seeing what you have found!

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    Tom McGovern posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago

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    Are you still active on this site?
    Do you do much fossil hunting in the Toledo area?

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      Bill Heimbrock replied 2 years, 4 months ago

      Tom, if you haven’t already, be sure to reach out to the North Coast Fossil Club. (http://www.ncfclub.org/) They may know of some fossil localities near Toledo.

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      TJ Jackson replied 2 years, 4 months ago

      I do some fossil hunting in the Toledo area. I am not sure of locations in Toledo except for fossil park in Sylvaina. Do you have suggestions?

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    Tom McGovern replied to the topic Possible bryozoan need to work on in the forum Fossil Prep Tips & Tricks Forum 2 years, 4 months ago

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    I’m new to the group.

    I have prepped bryozoans and other specimens with really tiny spaces. Acid kinda works but it also affects the actual fossil a bit which I figured was counter productive. The best ways I found were either with a fine tipped dremel point (that too could damage the surrounding piece) or the old fashioned way if the material is…[Read more]

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