BoneAndTooth Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 This is my first post on this forum, although I have relied on it for some time as a great resource for learning how to ID fossils. I would really appreciate some help identifying a small molar (or premolar) we found while sifting gravel in the Peace River near Wauchula, Florida, US. Based on its shape, I'm gussing that it's from a terrestrial mammal but I really don't know for sure. From what I've read, the Peace River terrestrial fossils are generally Pleistocene, while marine fossils are typically Miocene. For those unfamiliar with US coins, the tooth is about 13mm tall and about 7mm wide. It has a three-prong root, and a pretty aggressive crown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Looks like a mustelid upper molar. I'm not sure which one -- skunk, weasel, maybe otter. 3 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carboniferouspat Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Gorgeous colors, and perfect condition. Great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Beautiful tooth - Great Find - Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Any fossil found in Florida without a specific identification should be submitted to The University of Florida Fossil Identification service.. It is EASY!!! https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/amateur-collector/fossil-id/ I used this service to identify the following Miocene tooth. Nice find !!! Any tooth with complete roots is exceptional!!! 1 The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneAndTooth Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Carboniferouspat said: Gorgeous colors, and perfect condition. Great find Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneAndTooth Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, PODIGGER said: Beautiful tooth - Great Find - Congratulations! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneAndTooth Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Shellseeker said: Any fossil found in Florida without a specific identification should be submitted to The University of Florida Fossil Identification service.. It is EASY!!! https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/amateur-collector/fossil-id/ I used this service to identify the following Miocene tooth. Nice find !!! Any tooth with complete roots is exceptional!!! Submitted! Thank you for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneAndTooth Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Harry Pristis said: Looks like a mustelid upper molar. I'm not sure which one -- skunk, weasel, maybe otter. Could be. I was also thinking maybe raccoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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