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fossil shale

The next site required a short boat trip. The shoreline in this area is composed of deteriorated Conasauga shale.

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searching for fossils

People were scattered all up and down the shoreline.

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trilobite pieces

Leisa was having very good luck splitting the shale.

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conasauga shale

David and Becky searching through the Conasauga shale.

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conasauga shale

On day 2 we collected at a different site. Large outcrops of Conasauga shale turned on edge held numerous trilobites.

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trilobites

Trilobites found at the site.

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trilobite

Samples of what was found on day 1.

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trilobite

Very nice trilobite found by Bobby.

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trilobite and brooksella

Sample of trilobites and brooksella

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trilobite

Nice trilobite specimen found at this site, found by Pam and Bob.

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