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Worm Tubes  
We present these fossils in this section as they are commonly referred to as worm tubes and without definitive classification to the contrary at this time.

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Cornulites bellistriatus Hall, 1852
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Microconchus sp.
All these small encrusting spiral worm tubes were found on an Orthocone sp impression uncovered in the south wall (bed #27) section of our quarry. They measure 2mm across. They were formerly called Spirorbis but have now been assigned to Microconchus. They are in a group called Microconchida.
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Cornulites arcuatus Conrad, 1842
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Microconchus sp.
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Sphenothallus sp.
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Sphenothallus sp.

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  • Home
  • Unique Specimens
  • Research News
    • Graptolite Update
  • The Caleb Quarry
    • Stratigraphy & Paleoenvironments
    • A Silurian Environment Illustration
    • Quarry Stratigraphy
  • Classic Photos
    • Classic Trilobites
    • Classic Cystoids
    • Classic Crinoids
    • Classic Conulariid
    • Classic Bryozoan
    • Classic Worm Tubes
  • Quarry Fauna Record
    • Coral (3)
    • Bivalves (2)
    • Bryozoan (15)
    • Brachiopods (26)
    • Gastropods (5)
    • Cephalopods (5)
    • Conulariids (4)
    • Graptolites (8)
    • Worm Tubes (4)
    • Machaeridian Worms (1)
    • Edrioasteroid (2)
    • Starfish (3)
    • Brittle Stars (2)
    • Coronoidea (1)
    • Crinoids (14)
    • Cystoids (3)
    • Trilobites (11)
    • Incertae Sedis (uncertain group) (3)
    • Ichnofossils (trace fossils) (4)