An Elf's Cap and an "Oyster"

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Oyster-shaped mollusk
Click on images to enlarge, found in Benton county, Arkansas, Boone limestone formation

Grey fragments of mollusk shells can often be found in the crinoid-rich limestone of Benton county, Arkansas. This is a nicely intact specimen dug from the matrix. Note the parasitic borings on the enlarged version of the picture.

Cap-shaped mollusk

This elf's cap-shaped critter has a tail that reminds me of a brachiopod, but it is elongated too much to be one, IMOH. Any ideas? More pics in this article. Update: Thanks to visitor Barry for identifying both of these specimens as Platyceras species!

Cap-shaped mollusk, front view

Front view of the cap-shaped mollusk (Platyceras sp.).

Cap-shaped mollusk, rear view

Rear view, note the elongated shell on the right side. Looks to long to be a brach, at least to me! (Actually a Platyceras species)

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