Fossil ID Game

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Re: Fossil ID Game

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sorry bout late post
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What two genus can these be?
What time period for each one?
What were they used for? (at least two different theories)
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asianidiot wrote:sorry bout late post
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What two genus can these be?
What time period for each one?
What were they used for? (at least two different theories)
Well, considering that 'Deinonychus' is engraved into the pedestal of the first one, that's probably it. The second claw could be that of a Velociraptor. I don't have my binder handy, so for time period I'll guess Cretaceous for both and the claws could probably be used for hunting or defense.
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gosh this is what happens when im too tired, i dont notice things like that :P
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Re: Fossil ID Game

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What is this?

Phylum:
Era:
Is it an index fossil?
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Graptolites
Phylum: Hemichordata
Era: Paleozoic
Index Fossils for Ordovician/ Silurian
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Wadhk wrote:
Graptolites
Phylum: Hemichordata
Era: Paleozoic
Index Fossils for Ordovician/ Silurian

Wadhk, correct. :D
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Phylum?
Closely related to which other phylum?
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Bryozoa
Porifera?
I really need some refreshment for next year, since we lost at states a month ago. /procrastinates
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MasterPuffy wrote:
Bryozoa
Porifera?
I really need some refreshment for next year, since we lost at states a month ago. /procrastinates
FYI, there is no fossils next year, so the refreshment isn't necessary :/
2010: 5th in NYS
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quizbowl wrote: FYI, there is no fossils next year, so the refreshment isn't necessary :/
:shock: :o :shock: Why? :cry:
And did I get the question right? :P
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