This is a fossil sponge (Astraeospongia sp.) from the Silurian period, Beech River Formation of Tennesse. It measures .9" wide and has been prepped free from Show Us Your Sponges - Member Collections - The Fossil Forum Later I looked for an identification and found Corals, Sponges and Bryozoans: Astraeospongia meniscus seems to be the most likely identification. Done. NR B
(Uh-Stray-uh·spuhn-jia | 'Star Sponge'). This life form is globally extinct. DB ID: 129. Astraeospongia Fossil Twitter (@RudkinDave) Fossil sponge specimen with star shaped spicules. Asteraeospongia meniscus, sponge fossil. Registration no. P 133099.
Astraeospongia meniscus Sponge - Louisville Fossils and Beyond Sponge Fossil | As we hiked along we crossed an eroded karst
Spectacular fossil sponge, complete and virtually free of matrix. Naturally weathered silica spicules forming a complete sponge exposed in excellent detail. SN - 890 million year old fossil may be oldest sponge (and animal) ever found
Happy #FossilFriday! Nathaniel Newlin is here to share about the astraeospongia fossil. Fun Fact: This fossilized sponge was Untitled
#FossilFriday: Astraeospongia Astraeospongia meniscus Roemer, 1854
The meaning of ASTRAEOSPONGIA is a genus of saucer-shaped Silurian fossil sponges having 6-rayed stellate spicules and important as Paleozoic index fossils. Study: Patreon: Official Store:
This is a fossil sponge (Astraeospongia sp.) from the Silurian period, Beech River Formation of Tennesse. It measures 2.1" wide and has been prepped free from Unboxing Fossils and Rocks Sent By Mid_Tn_Fossil_Finder!
On one can beat mine. :D. its a vary rare Astraeospongia meniscus (found it myself!) from linn county, iowa middle devonian period. post-2572- ASTRAEOSPONGIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Astraeospongia meniscus (Roemer, 1860) porifera fossil. It is listed as being found in Louisville, Kentucky and Brownsport, Tennessee. 2.1" Silurain Fossil Sponge (Astraeospongia) - Tennessee (#203684 Spectacular Fossil Sponge, Astraeospongia Mensicus, Complete
.9" Silurian Fossil Sponge (Astraeospongia) - Tennessee (#203731