FossilizedJello Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hello again. Ive been to big brook a couple times and have some more interesting pieces! So here we have two raptor teeth, a dwarf mammoth tusk and a dire wolf tooth...just kidding but hoping there as unique as im saying. The "theropod" teeth may just be worn shark teeth or enchodus. And the other two modern? So 4 things in total though. Thanks anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilizedJello Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Oops, one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Cropped and brightened: I think these are fish teeth. 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...
Trevor Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Nice finds. Looks like the top row in the pictures that Fossildude19 brightened is a Xiphactinus sp. tooth. These are fairly rare and are always something great to add to your collection. The second row contains a chip of an Enchodus petrosus tooth. The long, curly mammal tooth is a modern muskrat tooth. The thing with many holes in it is either a concretion (rock) or some type of rock with traces of invertebrate activity. The other mammal tooth is modern, but I am unsure what species it belongs to. Good report! Here are other examples of complete Xiphactinus teeth: Here is an example of Enchodus teeth. The second photo is the part you found. 4 : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Yes those aren’t theropod teeth, a Xiphactinus and Enchodus in order. The other mammal tooth is most likely a modern deer tooth. 3 “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilizedJello Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thanks everyone, im happy with it being an Xiphactinus tooth. And thats my like 12th enchodus. The only problem with the tooth is it seems to be pretty darn fossilized. I know big brook can preserve things fast. Maybe its a really old deer, idk lol. Also still curious if its a scute, worm-like feeding or a concretion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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