Hey geologists! I found this stone during a hike in the German Alps. Could you please help me identify what I am looking at? Could this be a fossil? I would say the dimensions were 30x30cm.
Likely some type of trace fossil, from things living in mud under the water https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trace_fossil
you could search 'fossils german alps', if these are common i presume theyre easy to find online
also taking photos of rocks, its good to include something for scale, a coin, a lense cap, whatever
getting to see this kind of stuff out in the world is always really exciting, enjoy!
Thank you for your reply!
also taking photos of rocks, its good to include something for scale, a coin, a lense cap, whatever
Yeah, I was thinking about that only after the fact unfortunately. Was hoping the dimensions might suffice.
Next time remember to bring a banana.
I had a Knoppers bar in my backpack. But I forgor ๐
Prehistoric butt worms. ๐ฏ
They had to live in butts because brains hadn't been invented yet.
Send them to the US government so they have a new habitat.
It appears to be a rock, and some gravel.
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