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[worthy 55]

This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River.

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Edited by worthy 55, 17 April 2010 - 03:18 PM.

[worthy 55]

Here is another bone fragment that I would like to know what it's from also if anyone can .

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[Harry Pristis]

Here is another bone fragment that I would like to know what it's from also if anyone can .

This appears to be the distal portion of metacarpal II of a peccary.

[Harry Pristis]

This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River.

I don't think I've ever found one of these, William, and I'm not sure what it is. Having said that, do a search for "chevron bone" (giant ground sloth) to see what you find.

[Sundancer73]

Whoa! As much as I dislike that spot.. maybe we should return.. hmmmm

~Mike

[worthy 55]

This appears to be the distal portion of metacarpal II of a peccary.

Thanks Harry, That first bone fragment I remember seeing it some where but I'll check out chevron bones.

[worthy 55]

Whoa! As much as I dislike that spot.. maybe we should return.. hmmmm

~Mike

I agree at least a few more times.

[Sundancer73]

That place is really a SCUBA channel. It is so far from either bank that even with 100' of hose, it is a battle.. deep and currents and log jams. I think the next PRIORITY is to rig a ramp to attach to the stern.. then we can dive directly from the boat and NOT have issues with getting back in.
Other than that, I have no issues.. just a great spot but NOT hookah accessible from shore..

~Mike

[Auspex]

Just grow some gills!

[Sundancer73]

I'll work on those Auspex! Think of the savings on crap like air, VIP and Hydros.. GREAT IDEA!! Send me a link on how to get started!!

~Mike

[worthy 55]

I don't think I've ever found one of these, William, and I'm not sure what it is. Having said that, do a search for "chevron bone" (giant ground sloth) to see what you find.

Harry, where would be a good place to do a search for that? I searched Bing and Google with no luck.

[Harry Pristis]

Harry, where would be a good place to do a search for that? I searched Bing and Google with no luck.

I got a number of hits on an ASK.com search. Chevron bones are also known as "hemal arch
small, v-shaped bones attached to the caudal ends of the ventral surface of several caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae where they protect several coccygeal vessels; they are small in dogs, absent in horses and cattle, large in kangaroos and whales."

You may have to search for species-specific info . . . start with sloth skeleton.

Then again, it may not be a chevron bone. The museum people can tell you. Send an image to Hulbert.

[worthy 55]

I got a number of hits on an ASK.com search. Chevron bones are also known as "hemal arch
small, v-shaped bones attached to the caudal ends of the ventral surface of several caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae where they protect several coccygeal vessels; they are small in dogs, absent in horses and cattle, large in kangaroos and whales."

You may have to search for species-specific info . . . start with sloth skeleton.

Then again, it may not be a chevron bone. The museum people can tell you. Send an image to Hulbert.

Thanks, Harry I'll check that out.

[hoffy]

Harry and Worthy, I have an absolutely perfect sloth chevron. I try and find it tomorrow and post a pic. It is much larger but I think they get smaller as they get closer to the end.

[Sundancer73]

This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River.

Could it be this?? Look at the top of page 101.

~Mike

http://books.google.com/books?id=K28rAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=sloth+chevron+bone&source=bl&ots=Kim0UHfBmJ&sig=QQLMhwOFWTwwQRZp92pD9V9Yy64&hl=en&ei=qHPMS_adLJP-8wTI0fzBBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CB8Q6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false

[hoffy]

I found the bone but, it's not perfect and neither is my memory. Found in Peace 4 or 5 years ago. Looks like 2 proceeses of some sort are broke off on bottom side near i.d. number. hope this helps you with i.d.

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[hoffy]

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[worthy 55]

I sent some pictures to Dr. Hulbert at the Florida Museum and he said it is a portion of a neck vertebra from a tortoise.?

Edited by worthy 55, 19 April 2010 - 03:56 PM.

[Sundancer73]

Okaayyyy.. did he provide an illustration or photo?

~Mike