Is this a Fossil? A Curious Discovery on the Beach

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The discussion centers around the identification of a found object on the beach, with participants debating whether it is a fossil or an oyster shell. The inquiry includes various perspectives on the nature of the object and its classification, with a mix of serious and humorous contributions.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the object resembles an oyster shell.
  • Another claims it is an "ooparite," describing it as a term used by experts to denote a type of fossil that does not fit conventional classifications.
  • A different participant expresses confusion about the term "ooparite," indicating a lack of information available online.
  • Humor is introduced with a comment comparing the object to a "long-lost baby blanket," indicating a light-hearted tone in part of the discussion.
  • The original poster questions whether the identification would change if the location of the find was not disclosed, seeking further opinions on the object's nature.
  • Some participants engage in playful banter regarding the definition of "ooparite," with one providing a humorous take on its meaning related to programming concepts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the identification of the object, with multiple competing views presented regarding its nature and classification.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to terms that are not widely recognized, such as "ooparite," and the implications of finding the object in a specific location, which may affect its identification.

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2.5 years ago, I was walking along the beach collecting sea shells when I found this, I didn't give it too much interest until now. Do you think it's a fossil?

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5593/image14hp.jpg

Here I put a single picture since I don't wish anyone to wait until all pictures show up in a browser.

Here are more pictures, please take a look,

1. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8669/image28zb.jpg

2. http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/807/image35ja.jpg

3. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/699/image40hf.jpg

4. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9630/image53nh1.jpg

5. http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7576/image66xs.jpg

6. http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7426/image72jm.jpg

7. http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7476/image81aj.jpg

That's it. I'm looking for any comments and various responses.

Thanks,
 
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Looks like an oyster shell to me.
 
It is an ooparite, they turn up in all kinds of strange places, can be anything
from 5 million years old to present.

http://www.bio.psu.edu/home/directory/homepages/crf2
 
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I'm going to agree with evo. It doesn't look like a fossil one either.

What's an ooparite Wolram? I've never heard one one and I can't find anything on google.
 
matthyaouw said:
I'm going to agree with evo. It doesn't look like a fossil one either.

What's an ooparite Wolram? I've never heard one one and I can't find anything on google

it is a rather obscure term used by us experts on fossiles, to describe this
so and so, it just does not fit the norm.
 
Ooparite - ancient cave-dwelling creature that gained an advantage by evolving class inheritance, encapsulation and data modeling. The most successful surviving ooparite is the Javaite or the more rare C++ite.
 
Are you sure that's not Ivan's long-lost baby blanket?
 
Thanks for responses,
But now, suppose, I didn't say I've found it on the beach. Would you still think it's an oyster's shell? (part of it)

What do you suggest I do with it?
 
DaveC426913 said:
Ooparite - ancient cave-dwelling creature that gained an advantage by evolving class inheritance, encapsulation and data modeling. The most successful surviving ooparite is the Javaite or the more rare C++ite.

:smile: :smile: :smile:

I think a little of me just died inside.