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Fossilized kelp

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Several kelp fossils exposed in rock. Some nearly a meter long.

Habitat:

Spotted on a large exposed rock along the shore at Tongue Point Marine Sanctuary. About 10 ft above sea level.

Species ID Suggestions

trace fossil

ichnofossil
jamesgoedert
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Comments (6)
jamesgoedert
Trace fossils made by some burrowing organism. Possilbly by a sand crab or sea urchin, both of which have been found in these rocks. These are in the Crescent Formation, about 50 million years old. The earliest confirmed fossils of kelp are from California and only about 15 million years old.
Neil Ross
Amazing spotting. Nice find, Brian, and yes, I agree - more fossils please :)
Brian38
At the end of the kelp on the left - the holdfast is visible.
Brian38
Thank you Mark and Ava. I'll definitely be adding more fossil postings.
Ava T-B
I'm glad you've posted a fossil; I wish there were more on PN. I have two from the Atlantic coast of Ireland here: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38699044 https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38223067 I hope you post more!

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PublishedAugust 30, 2019

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