caldigger Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Rare doesn't always win this race! You have a very nice tooth and well worth the entry. That would have been a "day maker" for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 The idea of this contest has always been a place for members to display their drool-worthy finds. True, there can only be one "crowd favorite" (in each category) each month, but we never want to discourage folks from entering their finds even if somebody has already entered an articulated T-rex find from their backyard. Each month we have an incredible diversity of enviable finds which provide great eye candy for the membership to ogle over and allows members to show off their trip-makers. I'd be well chuffed to have found such a spectacular mosasaur tooth. Thanks for entering it. Cheers. -Ken 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 To add to the wise words of @digit: Some background info (of any kind) to the entries is always welcomed by some members . And this info may even improve the chance of winning (if winning is important to you ). Franz Bernhard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Indeed! Franz speaks the truth! Backstory and a description of the site or the specimen found (or both) is greatly appreciated by the forum (even if it does not guarantee a contest win). Last month's entry by @JesseKoz set the bar for a very informative entry. Thanks again for the effort which I'm sure was appreciated by all who read through it. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseKoz Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks for the kind words @digit. I thoroughly enjoyed putting the post together to share what knowledge I had on the specimen. Discovering the story behind each find is to me one of the most rewarding aspects of this hobby. Some great finds so far, looking forward to seeing any more to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 My entry for this month. Date of Discovery: December 13, 2019 Scientific and/or Common: Carcharocles Chubutensis (8 cm) Geologic Age or Geologic Formation: Miocene | Burdigalian Province, or Region Found: Sesimbra, Portugal 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Vieira said: My entry for this month. A C. Chubutensis found in December 13, 2019, my birthday and a fantastic present I had. Perfect enamel and serration - 8 cm. Found in Sesimbra - Portugal (Miocene formation) Beautiful tooth. Obviously you had a wonderful birthday, but I hope it was good in other respects too! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Vieira said: My entry for this month. A C. Chubutensis found in December 13, 2019, my birthday and a fantastic present I had. Perfect enamel and serration - 8 cm. Found in Sesimbra - Portugal (Miocene formation) Ah, another Sagittarius. I just knew there was something cool about you! Oh yeah, and the tooth is very nice too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 1 hour ago, caldigger said: Ah, another Sagittarius. I just knew there was something cool about you! Oh yeah, and the tooth is very nice too! Ahahah Thank you for the consideration.... I hope to have some more qualities besides the sign . 2 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Beautiful tooth. Obviously you had a wonderful birthday, but I hope it was good in other respects too! Thank you . Fortunately it was a good birthday in every way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 8:04 AM, mikeymig said: Orthospirifer marcyi (Hall,1857) (Brachiopod) Middle Devonian (398 to 385 million years ago) Moscow formation New York Found 9/2019 prepped 12/3/2019 Always a thrill to see a rare brachiopod species from New York. Congratulations Mikey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Vieira said: My entry for this month. A C. Chubutensis found in December 13, 2019, my birthday and a fantastic present I had. Perfect enamel and serration - 8 cm. Found in Sesimbra - Portugal (Miocene formation) Please use the correct format. Thanks. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Please use the correct format. Thanks. Sorry. I edited the original post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, Vieira said: Sorry. I edited the original post. No problem. Thank you. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 On 12/18/2019 at 4:54 AM, Vieira said: That tooth is wonderful, i love its colours 1 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 In continuation of winter fossils topic and on suggestion of forum members here's a couple of my recent finds: 1. Name: Dicroloma cochleata (Quenstedt, 1858) gastropod Age: Upper Oxfordian Location: Bronnitsy, Moscow Oblast, Russia Date of finding: December 11, 2019 7 My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Name: Amoeboceras alternoides (Nikitin, 1878) ammonite (also described as Amoeboceras glosense (Bigot & Brasil 1904), Amoeboceras damoni Spath, 1924) and Dicroloma cochleata (Quenstedt, 1858) gastropod Age: Upper Oxfordian Location: Bronnitsy, Moscow Oblast, Russia Date of finding: December 11, 2019 I honestly tried to clean out the gastropod, but the clay/shale dried out and became solid as a rock - I couldn't remove almost anything using different needles. I decided not to take the risk of ruining the snail now, so maybe later with better equipement. But you can see an appendage protruding from the clay near the shell - so I'm 90% sure it's complete - maybe more so than the 1st one. You have to take my word for it:) 16 My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Glad to see these here!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson g Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 On 12/20/2019 at 9:53 AM, RuMert said: Name: Amoeboceras alternoides ammonite (Nikitin, 1878) and Dicroloma cochleata gastropod (Quenstedt, 1858) Age: Upper Oxfordian Location: Bronnitsy, Moscow Oblast, Russia Date of finding: December 11, 2019 I honestly tried to clean out the gastropod, but the clay/shale dried out and became solid as a rock - I couldn't remove almost anything using different needles. I decided not to take risks of ruining the snail now, so maybe later with better equipement. But you can see an appendage protruding from the clay near the shell - so I'm 90% sure it's complete - maybe more so than the 1st one. You have to take my word for it:) The color on these are outstanding looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 15 hours ago, minnbuckeye said: Glad to see these here!!! Mike So do i. 1 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Date of Discovery : 12/22/2019 Scientific and/or Common Name : Chilomycterus sp. (aka. Burrfish lower mouthplate) Geologic Age or Geologic Formation : Miocene - Pliocene State, Province, or Region Found : Savannah River - Savannah, GA It finally happened ... a nigh complete Burrfish mouthplate plucked directly from the wall. In full disclosure I don't normally pluck things from the walls because .. they usually tower 10-20 feet above your head and can slide at any moment. This little guy presented himself in a short outcrop that was my height and the dredge had the right profile so I gave it a look-see. Not uncommon, but uncommon with this preservation to be sure. And catching it, before it hit the sand to get tumbled about and separated from the jaw, was just a stroke of luck. I should have just left at that point, because the winds forecast to arrive showed up early and they whipped up the waves. Even with the trolling motor as an assist for the kayak, I ditched early in my soaked neoprene suit and had to hike back to my car. No need risking life and limb (or at least a cold drink) on the ocean side. PS. For some reason these are my wife's favorite fossil ... haha ... From the vertical face ... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Very nice! I find lots of fragments of these while picking Florida micro-matrix and in the Peace River. This is the most complete that I've seen to date--and I've seen many hundreds of these. Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 What a wonderful and interesting find. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 On 12/21/2019 at 2:18 PM, Brett Breakin' Rocks said: Nice, and in a good state of conservation. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 2 hours ago, digit said: Very nice! I find lots of fragments of these while picking Florida micro-matrix and in the Peace River. This is the most complete that I've seen to date--and I've seen many hundreds of these. Cheers. -Ken Thanks Ken ... I suspect I won't find anything like this ever again. 2 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: What a wonderful and interesting find. 38 minutes ago, fifbrindacier said: Nice, and in a good state of conservation. Thanks all .. it was my trip-maker on Friday for sure. Not something I'm used too in this small location. Cheers, B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Cockerelites liops Eocene Green River Formation Lincoln County, Wyoming Collected: June 4-7, 2019 Prepared: December 20-21, 2019 Before prep: After prep: close up of caudal fin preservation. 16 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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