Wanted: Nautiloids

[Stephen Schellenberg <schellen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

	Nautiloids are relatively rare as fossils, but deposits relatively rich 
in the fossils do exist, for example the Devonian "Cephalopod 
Limestones" of Europe. In North America, however, I have not had much luck 
locating nautiloid-rich deposits in the literature. Some USA sites I 
have run across include the Ordovician Maquoketa Shale (Iowa) and the  
Waynesville Formation (Ohio). Hence a query: Does anyone out 
there know of North American sites (published or unpublished) with 
high concentrations of nautiloids? Now I realize that "high 
concentration" is rather vague, but at this stage any information 
regarding "abnormally" high abundances would be appreciated. Also, to 
keep PaleoNet uncluttered please respond to me directly; if you are 
interested in a response summary, also drop me a line. Thanks everyone.

Stephen Schellenberg
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740