Trilobites
July 4th, 2014, Hunt – Found Waldo’s Mate!!!
Bob went motorcycling for the weekend, so that left me alone for the 4th of July again. I heard the whispers in my dreams, or was it just good memories of last year’s 4th of July hunt? This year I slept in and took off about mid-morning. I came home exhausted but happy by 1 … Continue reading
Trilobite Hash Plate Labeled
Tap image to make larger. This is an exceptionally clear photo. If you go to “View” and then “Zoom”, you can study it at 2-400% enlarged. Hash Plate Platteville Formation, Mifflin member Middle Ordovician Southwest Wisconsin Dimensions roughly: 6in long, 3.5in wide, 1.5in thick Weight: estimated 2lbs The orginal post on thefossilforum.com … Continue reading
So, You Think You Found A Trilobite
Since I am not an expert, but still would like to know what I found, I am learning to use other people’s websites – I feel no need to reinvent the wheel. 😀 Cleaning When cleaning your find, DO NOT hit it with acid, vinegar, toilet cleaner, lime away, etc. Same with crinoids, it will … Continue reading
Flexicalymene Trilobites
We seem to have a lot of these little guys around here in southeast Minnesota. 🙂 So I thought I would do a post on them for me, and you. Two things you want to remember with trilobites; 1. They are gregarious, so if you find one you will probably find more. 2. … Continue reading
Flexicalymene Trilobites
I found this guy in a small mudrock that I collected yesterday. From what I understand, this is a common trilobite found throughout North America. Â I found this a while back, different spot. Â This I found in yet a different spot! We find primarily parts of trilobites because of the molting process. … Continue reading
