It could be part of an ammonite's shell.  Ammonites were ancient
cephalopods, similar to a Chambered Nautilis.

Best wishes,
Rich Pierce


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Avril Bourquin
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:17 PM
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Subject: [CONCH-L] Mystery Page: Tennessee fossil

Hello Conchlers,

I have a gentleman who bought a fossil from Tennessee He is looking for help
in identifying it.  I have set up a Mystery Page up at:
http://www.manandmollusc.net/Mystery_shell_pages/RichardO.html

If you can be of help in shedding information on this fossil I'm sure that
he will appreciate it.

Thank you,

Avril Bourquin
PO Box 366
Invermere, BC, Canada,
Email: [log in to unmask]
URLS:
http://www.manandmollusc.net/
http://www.directory.manandmollusc.net/molluscs/

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