Could it be a Diatom?

nematos · Post by **nematos** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:52 am

Please help me, it is an extraterrestrial Diatom ?

Many thanks in advance!

Cactusdave · Post by **Cactusdave** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 4:07 am

Depends where you found it!

Certainly there are diatoms that look a bit like this but I'm suspicious of the 'crackled' finish and the non-symmetrical cross filaments.

Brodie Foster · Post by **Brodie Foster** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 4:09 am

Wim van Egmond · Post by **Wim van Egmond** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:11 am

I have seen these too, in a sample with radiolarian ooze. But I also don't know what it is. Perhaps a sponge or sea cucumber spicule?

Wim

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:11 am

Hi,
it maybe sponge spicula or ossicles from sea cucumbers (Holoturia)..
ciao
arturo

Wim van Egmond · Post by **Wim van Egmond** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:38 am

Arturo,

That is spooky. Look at the time we posted. Our minds seem to be synchronised. :-)

Wim

rjlittlefield · Post by **rjlittlefield** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:41 am

"Great minds think alike!"

--Rik

Wim van Egmond · Post by **Wim van Egmond** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:03 am

That is nice of you to say, Rik. But to be honest, I am not sure if it is a compliment to Arturo when you say that his mind is like mine.

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:36 am

Wim van Egmond wrote:Arturo,

That is spooky. Look at the time we posted. Our minds seem to be synchronised. :-)

Wim

...oh my God...the same instant..I had not noticed!
best
Arturo

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:38 am

Wim van Egmond wrote:That is nice of you to say, Rik. But to be honest, I am not sure if it is a compliment to Arturo when you say that his mind is like mine.

..oh yes Wim..it's really a compliment for me!
best
Arturo