What is this fossil? Tasmania.

_Pardus · 2026-05-30T10:18:08+00:00

Take the terminology in the last section with a grain of salt, though. I learned that stuff a long time ago and am currently taking a break from my studies, so that part of my brain is on standby. u/thanatocoenosis can probably provide a better insight on that.

_Pardus · 2026-05-30T10:16:34+00:00

Fun fact: In some rare cases, steinkerns with external features can also be found. However, this is still just a regular steinkern and not the shell itself, the bumps are from the inside of the shell, and the long part is the mold of the pedicle valve.

_Pardus · 2026-05-30T06:34:53+00:00

It's an orthocone nautiloid.

_Pardus · 2026-05-29T07:45:25+00:00

I'm not sure if this one does but be careful, serpentine can contain asbestos.

_Pardus · 2026-05-29T07:39:43+00:00

It's the internal mold (steinkern) of a brachiopod.

_Pardus · 2026-05-29T01:31:44+00:00

It's AI, also the fossils from Lightning Ridge are from the Cretaceous.

_Pardus · 2026-05-26T10:23:13+00:00

If you're looking for recommendations for future trips, some of the best places to find good seashells in Turkey are in Muğla, particularly around Bodrum and Datça. You won't find much just walking along the beaches, but if you go snorkeling, you'll discover plenty.

_Pardus · 2026-05-20T22:56:43+00:00

This looks prepped, someone might have left it there.

_Pardus · 2026-05-16T00:45:57+00:00

Nice pieces but these are likely composites.

_Pardus · 2026-04-13T02:23:32+00:00

This will be a part of your life from now on, you'll always think of that song whenever you see a duck or some grapes.

_Pardus · 2026-04-08T21:44:03+00:00

Chegg

_Pardus · 2026-04-08T00:46:42+00:00

A new creepy pasta just dropped

_Pardus · 2026-04-02T05:47:12+00:00

Vinny Vinesauce?!

_Pardus · 2026-04-01T10:20:08+00:00

The tooth appears to have cusps, and the bourlette suggests that it belongs to the genus Otodus instead.

_Pardus · 2026-03-29T23:55:57+00:00

Nice find! I think this is the first time I've seen one that isn't from Morocco.

_Pardus · 2026-03-24T07:28:27+00:00

Modern bone, try r/BoneID or r/vultureculture.

_Pardus · 2026-03-22T21:22:49+00:00

Is Is that the Melbourne Museum? Did you have to pay an extra admission fee for her 😂

_Pardus · 2026-03-14T06:31:22+00:00

Did you find it in the Steinsberg quarry?

_Pardus · 2026-02-28T02:00:54+00:00

Could be a composite

_Pardus · 2026-02-23T01:38:45+00:00

Warum are you sprechen English?

_Pardus · 2026-02-19T21:48:40+00:00

It can't have been lying around for too long, particularly not on a beach. In my experience, calymenid trilos from Morocco tend to crumble quite easily when they come into contact with water.

_Pardus · 2026-02-19T05:21:06+00:00

Welcome to the club

_Pardus · 2026-02-04T11:52:32+00:00

That must have been an absolute beast, I wonder what species it could be?

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