✅ SOLVED have you seen these??

[outdoorfunblonde]

I love my fossils, but don't always know what they are!
These "things" I find come in all sizes. Very small and thin to wide and big.
As you can see I have picked up pieces of all sizes, and all I have is not pictured.
At first I was thinking they were parts of spines from skeletal remains. Now, I do not think so. But, WHAT, I don't know! Some of these have hollow centers... Anyone have a clue??

 

[unclemac]

https://www.google.com/search?q=cri...&sa=X&ei=MItpVK7nPMj6igLdjoFQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

here you go...

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

WOW!! so awesome... THANKS!!
No wonder I find 'em in so many sizes!

 

[bone2stone]

https://www.google.com/search?q=cri...&sa=X&ei=MItpVK7nPMj6igLdjoFQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

here you go...

Sorry but these are not crinoid stems they are stems but from a species of hard bodied "perhaps" sponge called Porosystis Globularis.
I say perhaps because there is some disagreement on it's classification.
These came from a deposit called the Glen Rose formation "Upper" most likely Comal Co. Texas.

Jess Boe (Bone2stone)

 

[unclemac]

hard to argue with a name like that!

 

[cw0909]

was looking at those yesterday, i think they look more like these, and im prob wrong

F-19
Nerinea aquilinea
Lw. Cretaceous snail
Texas(Glen Rose formation)
http://www.texasbulkfossils.com/uploads/1/2/9/5/12957107/5718665_orig.jpg
Individual fossils - Texas Bulk Fossils

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Actually, you AND unclemac are the right ones. I did further investigation... these are both CRINOIDS AND NERINEA AQUILINEA... both are pictured in my post...
Thanks for your answers!! I did look up porosystis globularis... which looks nothing like what I have pictured.

 

[bone2stone]

Hard to argue with someone attempting to sell you something.
The reason the Porosystis looks nothing like it is because I only posted the pic of the bulb.
I do not have picture of entire specimen.
The ones I found near Glen Rose Texas proper were in direct association with the stems you have posted.
They are by no means crinoids.
And to say they are snails well you can make up your own mind, and I think you have.
BTW: I have retired from fossil sales years ago and have sold hundreds of these at Fossilmania with and with out bulb apertures associated.
Only found two embedded bulb with stem.
How do you think I associated something like what you have with the bulb I posted? Because I have found them.
You live near San Antonio do you not? That area has one of the best Glen Rose formations in Texas.
Rich in other fossils as well as these. It is unfortunate that the bulb on these is difficult to find in good condition.
The echinoids such as the Loriolia Volana and the Globator are found in the Glen Rose deposit as well.
Get with some of the locals in your area. I know a few collectors down there.
There are gem and mineral as well as paleontological clubs that you may enjoy associating with.
I, as a charter member of the Dallas Paleo Society, have nothing to gain by steering you wrong.
I also mentor people teaching how and where to find fossils.
http://www.arrowheads.com

If you would like to know more about Texas fossils here is a web site you may enjoy....
Lance is a very knowlegable young man and has an extensive Texas collection.

http://www.northtexasfossils.com

Go with any thing you wish but again I have nothing to gain by steering you wrong.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
Bone2stone (Jess B.)

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Hmmm. Well, I'm not here to argue, just enjoy my fossils. I honestly don't care about any scientific names... just what they are... you know... "laymans' terms" (sp?) I guess you could say. To "see" the picture of the crinoids was satisfying... that looks like what I have. But, those "balls" you posted... look a lot like something else I see, and also have no explanation for. Places with several "balls" of all sizes, just in certain areas. Is this the same thing you are talking about?? Anyways, I may be kinda stubborn, but I'm not dumb, but not interested in getting with other people for info. I just don't have the time. I have thousands of fossils, and I'll just keep going on my own. I feel it's kinda ridiculous for such an argument to be going on here all with a simple post...

 

[bone2stone]

Hmmm. Well, I'm not here to argue, just enjoy my fossils. I honestly don't care about any scientific names... just what they are... you know... "laymans' terms" (sp?) I guess you could say. To "see" the picture of the crinoids was satisfying... that looks like what I have. But, those "balls" you posted... look a lot like something elseView attachment 1081537View attachment 1081538 I see, and also have no explanation for. Places with several "balls" of all sizes, just in certain areas. Is this the same thing you are talking about?? Anyways, I may be kinda stubborn, but I'm not dumb, but not interested in getting with other people for info. I just don't have the time. I have thousands of fossils, and I'll just keep going on my own. I feel it's kinda ridiculous for such an argument to be going on here all with a simple post...

Sorry if you feel it is an argument. I just feel you were being miss-led.
They are closer to being a crinoid (close but not that close) than snails.

A good discussion with different opinions are a good thing.
That is what makes it interesting.

The "balls" you have pictured here may or may not be what I posted.
Porocystis does occur enmasse but always associated with the flattened tubular "twin spin" stems.
No detail so they could be geofacts or fossil.

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