historianmichael Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I found this vertebra several years ago in the fossil pit next to the Aurora Fossil Museum. I initially classified the vertebra as whale, but as I go back through my collection, I am beginning to doubt my identification. After doing my own research I think I have been able to narrow it down to Odontocete, but I was curious if there is a way to narrow it further. Perhaps dolphin? But again, these are only guesses. The pattern on one side of the vertebra is very interesting; you can see it in the second photo. Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 The pattern on the side of the vertabrae is the epiphysis that has fused to the vert. Ok I think I used the wrong word . Not epiphysis but ..................somebody help me! 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Darktooth said: The pattern on the side of the vertabrae is the epiphysis that has fused to the vert. Ok I think I used the wrong word . Not epiphysis but ..................somebody help me! No, I think you’re right.... you’re probably just used to calling them cookies 2 On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 19 hours ago, Darktooth said: The pattern on the side of the vertabrae is the epiphysis that has fused to the vert. Ok I think I used the wrong word . Not epiphysis but ..................somebody help me! Ok, it is the right word!See I know stuff! Sometimes........... I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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