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Hello! Recently I was going through old fossils I had from Caspersan Beach and/or Venice Beach FL, when I came across an interesting fossil. I’m not sure whether it’s a dugong bone fragment or a whalebone fragment, so I figured I’d post it here to find out what it is. It’s about 1.5 x 1.5 inches on each side, and fairly thin. I’ve seen things about dugong ribs being found there, although this seems kinda thin and flat to be a rib, so I was curious to know if it could be figured out what part of the skeleton it came from? Thank you!
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Another find from the Peace River, FL last week. Upon first look I thought it was a very worn Tapir tooth. When I got it home I started to think the center was too hollowed out to be Tapir. Searching on line and in the Forum galleries I got the idea it might be Manatee or Dugong. I keep going back and forth between Tapir and Manatee so finally decided to get opinions from the group here. Measurements of crown: 1" x 7/8" x 6/8" (at highest point) or 23mm x 21mm x 17mm This first view is what has me thinking Manatee or Dugong Then this one has me leaning to Tapir Last two views: All opinions are appreciated. Thanks!
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Had a good day on the Peace River, FL yesterday picking up three different periotics, ear bones. Two I easily identified as I have previous examples (dolphin & horse). The third has me somewhat baffled. I have looked at images of periotics from the pygmy sperm whale, right whale, dugong and seal along with numerous others and have not found what I think is a conclusive match. Should I be looking at land mammals or am I just missing the connection to one of the cetaceans? Input from the group would be greatly appreciated. I also hope @Shellseeker, Jack, has a chance to weigh in - I know he has a lot of interest and experience with the ear bones found on the Peace. Possibly the good Doctor @Boesse may also have the time to offer an opinion The specimen measures: 50mm x 45mm x 31mm or 2" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/4"
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Hey all! I found this mixed in With various dugong bits collected in the 90s. Thoughts?
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So literally just got back out to my spot from yesterday in the hopes of continuing with a good shovel to start off the day. First shovel of the day results in this: Dugong? Tapir? Any help appreciated! @Shellseeker @Harry Pristis
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Anyone know what type of tooth this is? I am thinking dugong but not sure. Found near a phosphate mine in FL.
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Another found in the area where a lot of Dugong fragments were. The shape and patterns of the core has me wondering what it might be.
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Another find from last week in an area where I found a lot of Dugong fragments. This one I was at a loss on. Thinner than anything I have found of similar length.
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Hello Forum, Found this river diving in South Carolina. Not sure what to make of it, looks like solid bone, like a dugong rib, except that its very small, only 4 inches. One end is broken, and solid, no marrow cavity. The other end terminates in a point, and where the pointy end is chipped, it looks like normal spongy looking bone structure. Any ideas what this may belong to?
