clay Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I know these are pitiful, pitiful pictures. Sorry! I am trying to identify and label my fossil collection. I was wondering if these were bonito fossils? I have about 20 of them, all found at North Myrtle Beach, SC. They are very different from Sea Robin skulls and other little delicate fish skulls that I have found. They each have two deep, vertical cavities and are dense. Thanks for any help identifying them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, clay said: I know these are pitiful, pitiful pictures. Sorry! I am trying to identify and label my fossil collection. I was wondering if these were bonito fossils? Hi There, .. yes informally called "Bonito noses" .. it's a skull element from the fish. Here is an image of an Atlantic Bonito for comparison - Sarda sp. from elasmo.com mesethmoid (snout) Cheers, Brett 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 You got it! They are the front part of some type of fish skull - commonly called "Bonito Noses". 2 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...
Fossildude19 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Man, that Brett is quick on the draw! 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...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Just now, Fossildude19 said: Man, that Brett is quick on the draw! Pfffftttt ... I've been busy with classes (grading) and just happened to glance up on this wet and rainy day. Pure luck today .... Hi Tim ! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 @Brett Breakin' Rocks Hey Brett! 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...
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