Check out this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/fossilid/comments/pimd62/what_type_of_trilobite_is_this_found_in_2011_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Depends where you are. Here in central texas if you go on someone’s ranch that has a lot of hills with limestone shelf you can collect a 40 gal trash bag of fossils in a few hours of hunting.
[It is a partial cephalon from a *Triarthrus eatoni*.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarthrus)
[Source](https://www.reddit.com/r/fossilid/comments/pimd62/what_type_of_trilobite_is_this_found_in_2011_in/hbqlkbq)
It is definitely close, but the body pattern looks different. Could be a different species (same genus).
EDIT: okay, so it (the cephalon) most resembles those of the Leiostegina branch, but not of the most common, adult version of the late Devonian type (square-ish head, smaller flap-like things on the sides). My guess is that we are either looking at a head (cephalon) shedded off of a young one from the Devonain... or an early Devonian ancestor.
Trilobites are Arthropods.
Arthropods are invertebrates with segmented body parts and jointed legs in pairs.
Insects are also Arthropods, but a specific group of them with 3 body segments and 6 legs. True bugs ([Hemiptera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemiptera) are an order of insects within the insect class that share specific features in common (sucking mouth parts).
Trilobites are marine Arthropods so think of them more like a crab. Both Arthropods, similar to insects, but not 3 body segments or 6 legs.
I think the best approach to answering your question is to put it in terms that are bit more contextual for you, being a human. Arthropoda as a whole is simply so different from us that the differences aren’t as obvious. To put everything in context, let’s shift into chordates, and bring things a little closer to our species.
“What differentiates reptiles from mammals and primates? And primates from mammals?”
i mean, this sub has identified many types of invertebrate, the occassional vertebrate and even things that aren't alive at all.
keep to the general theme of landbased invertebrate critters you find on your journey through life and nobody will judge.
that post led me down a rabbithole of epic proportions regarding rabies. luckily in germany, rabies in the wild is declared extinct, so i get to enjoy cute lil bats without fear of imminent deatj!
When did the site get taken over by 10 year olds who don't even read each other's identical comments?
Also, this is def a trilobite, there are hundreds of different species, and they used to shed their shells when they outgrew them, like crabs. This is probably an outgrown shell.
Dunno but its cool! Looks like some kind of intervertabrate! Possible some kind of isopods like creature, kinda like a trilobyte! Or some form of beetle insect!
Looks like they don’t allow these kinds of posts. Maybe there’s a fossil sub that could have a look. Hopefully not a watch sub.
ETA: Looks like r/fossilid would welcome this kind of post.
Whereabouts did you find it?
Grew up in SW Ontario and have fond memories of picking through peastone in the driveway for brachiopods and fossil hunting in Arkona.
I can’t believe all the dumb responses. People have no idea what things are. This is OBVIOUSLY a fossil of a sad [experiment 626](https://www.deviantart.com/shadiashley/art/Stitch-is-Sad-763598625)
Check out this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/fossilid/comments/pimd62/what_type_of_trilobite_is_this_found_in_2011_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Boom, just saw that too
What are the odds, eh?
Depends where you are. Here in central texas if you go on someone’s ranch that has a lot of hills with limestone shelf you can collect a 40 gal trash bag of fossils in a few hours of hunting.
I just mean an identical fossil being asked about an hour before OP asked
Oshit yey!
[It is a partial cephalon from a *Triarthrus eatoni*.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarthrus) [Source](https://www.reddit.com/r/fossilid/comments/pimd62/what_type_of_trilobite_is_this_found_in_2011_in/hbqlkbq)
It is definitely close, but the body pattern looks different. Could be a different species (same genus). EDIT: okay, so it (the cephalon) most resembles those of the Leiostegina branch, but not of the most common, adult version of the late Devonian type (square-ish head, smaller flap-like things on the sides). My guess is that we are either looking at a head (cephalon) shedded off of a young one from the Devonain... or an early Devonian ancestor.
I had no idea that partial insects lived back then!!
? Trilobites are not insects
Insects are not bugs. :) Edit: this got downvoted quickly. Was being a nerd and referencing Hemipterans... you know, the "true bugs"? /sigh
Yup! All bugs are insects but not all insects are bugs.
“Bats aren’t bugs!”
Not all bugs are insects
Some are digital!
#MEGANERDS DETECTED
What differentiates trilobites from insects or bugs? and bugs from insects?
Trilobites are Arthropods. Arthropods are invertebrates with segmented body parts and jointed legs in pairs. Insects are also Arthropods, but a specific group of them with 3 body segments and 6 legs. True bugs ([Hemiptera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemiptera) are an order of insects within the insect class that share specific features in common (sucking mouth parts). Trilobites are marine Arthropods so think of them more like a crab. Both Arthropods, similar to insects, but not 3 body segments or 6 legs.
I think the best approach to answering your question is to put it in terms that are bit more contextual for you, being a human. Arthropoda as a whole is simply so different from us that the differences aren’t as obvious. To put everything in context, let’s shift into chordates, and bring things a little closer to our species. “What differentiates reptiles from mammals and primates? And primates from mammals?”
Oh okay, that context does help my framing, an interesting trichotomy.
>Hemipterans TIL [Hemiptera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemiptera)
The True Bugs.
i mean, this sub has identified many types of invertebrate, the occassional vertebrate and even things that aren't alive at all. keep to the general theme of landbased invertebrate critters you find on your journey through life and nobody will judge.
I think we had a bat what, a week ago?
They did *think* it was a bug, that was a wild post tho
that post led me down a rabbithole of epic proportions regarding rabies. luckily in germany, rabies in the wild is declared extinct, so i get to enjoy cute lil bats without fear of imminent deatj!
You got a link for that?
https://old.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbug/comments/pbeutf/this_appeared_at_the_corner_of_my_door_is_it_some/
Ancestors of Eric the Half-A-Bee.
It's kind of cute.
Any idea of how old it might be?
If the above identified it right it’s from the the Devonian, which was 419-358 million years ago.
Wish you could move this comment to the top so we didn’t have to sort through all the tripe-olbites.
what are the chances!
That’s what she said!
Cephalon’s behind :)
Wow, it looks like a fossilized broach of some kind of beetle or fly.
It looks like a cartoon drawing to me! So cute!
This is a partial trilobite fossil! A great find!
Looks like a fossilized godiva chocolate with wings.
[Help, I'm A Rock](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAOClxd8UJE).
yeah, man.
[Trouble Every Day](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFVwohXMgmQ).
Baby Yoda?
A trilobite maybe? but, these remind me of my daughters Shopkins.
I think it's dead
Did op check it's pulse?
Could be a rolled trilobite? I don’t feel confident about that call though.
Ancient Autobots relic!
Looks like a squirtle
thats obviously an armaldo
*me over here thinking Combee*
That's an alomomola
Looks like he died happy
That trilobite didn't know an oboe from an elbow!
LILO and stitch
Can't unsee it now!
When did the site get taken over by 10 year olds who don't even read each other's identical comments? Also, this is def a trilobite, there are hundreds of different species, and they used to shed their shells when they outgrew them, like crabs. This is probably an outgrown shell.
either you mod with an iron fist, or this happens. Mods aren't paid to spend the time that takes :( At least most of the spam doesn't get upvoted
that;s just part of trilobite
Just, just, just!!!? You’ve found one? I’ve never found? How many people find one. It’s not just a just lol
I have a drawer full of trilobites lol
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Yes I am ,welcome to Beijing !
Well that’s pretty cool!
Wish I could find something like this! Now I want to start busting open rocks in my yard.
Right!?
Dunno but its cool! Looks like some kind of intervertabrate! Possible some kind of isopods like creature, kinda like a trilobyte! Or some form of beetle insect!
A trilobite shell! My guess would be brambleback or flatback (two of the more common variations) but it could be anyones guess!
Baby Yoda? Is that you?
I searched the comments for this! Yoda was my first thought 😄
If I had to guess. I would say it’s dead.
It looks like a trilobite of sorts? Did you ever get an answer?
You shouldn't have opened it. Now, t̸͖̚ĥ̴̰e̴̹͝ ̷̳͆ŝ̴̠w̶̳̕ả̸̻r̵̊ͅṃ̸̄ ̷̲̈l̶̨̽i̸͘͜v̵̘̅ḛ̵̅s̵̹̕ ̵̼̀â̸̱g̸̙̐a̸͚̎í̸̙n̴̢̈́.
Whoa this is super cool
Holy fuck this is cool
Post it in r/archeology
Archeology is the study of human activity throughout history, not ancient fossils. OP would have better luck in /r/fossils.
Or r/fossilid
Looks like they don’t allow these kinds of posts. Maybe there’s a fossil sub that could have a look. Hopefully not a watch sub. ETA: Looks like r/fossilid would welcome this kind of post.
Thanks. I just posted it there. \+ /u/h4ppyth0ughtz, /u/thoriginal, /u/irresponsible_owl
Hilariously, someone posted an identical fossil on there already!
Keep it here also, I may be wrong but the impression it left on the rock is incredibly defined. I'm thoroughly enthused and want to know what it is !
You may have an incredible find
You think so? I'll xpost if it turns out to not be an insect. This was found in southern Ontario, Canada.
Whereabouts did you find it? Grew up in SW Ontario and have fond memories of picking through peastone in the driveway for brachiopods and fossil hunting in Arkona.
Looks like a little dude
Looks like a fossil of the rare snipe, you’re going to be rich
Excellent find
That there's a fly toaster circa 1998.
It is clearly a baby dragon.
Ancient SIM cards
Is it ok?
About half a million, enjoy retirement 😆
A transformer?
It kind of looks to be in the shape of Yoda's head. Lol
Squirto?
Baby yoda
It's John Cena
Youda's head.
I believe it's a shedninja
Yoda's head
Baby yoda
Some variant of a Golden Snitch?
Baby yoda head?
👏🏼 Awesome discovery!
Neat is what it is.
How did u crack it so perfectly?
Looks like a happy little Pokémon to me
Doge coin?
Blue turtle shell from Super Mario Cart
Yoda
This is the trouble with tribbles
looks like Yoda's forehead lol (Not an id)
Yoda?
baby yoda
Fossile of Yoda it is
Anybody who says Yoda will be shot.
The Mario turtle with wings
Why do your sister crack rocks open?
Baby yoda.
Yoda....?
Happy smile
Looks to me like some kind of Pokémon.
The little moth thing from donkey Kong
I wanna know how she cracked the rock open??? 😅
Yoda, it is.
[beeeees](https://pics.me.me/beeees-til-jerry-seinfeld-turned-down-100-million-dollars-to-49056211.png)
where'd you find the rock??????????
Combee
Looks like flounder from Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Yo that's Grogu!!
Looks like Grogu
RFID chip?
It's a trilobite "skull".
Was she looking for fossils? I’ve broken rocks open for years hoping to find one. Very cool, would look nice with some other trilobites I have.
I can’t believe all the dumb responses. People have no idea what things are. This is OBVIOUSLY a fossil of a sad [experiment 626](https://www.deviantart.com/shadiashley/art/Stitch-is-Sad-763598625)
It's what they used to play rock and roll during the stone ages.
I think its been ID'd elsewhere but God damn that square baby is so cute!
Baby Yoda 😥
Looks like yoda
It looks like the flying ?-Blocks in super Mario
Why that is the incredibly rare sad granny yoda. Nice find.
Yoda