Hayley Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Could this be a new species of Ptychodus? I have never seen/found one this large before. If not, could anyone who is an expert in Ptychodus teeth give an ID? Thank you! It was found in West Alabama. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhysicist Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Nope. Ptychodus mortoni: Nice find! It has a significant feeding wear facet. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fossilsonwheels Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 + 1 For Ptychodus mortoni They can get quite large. Great tooth !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Ok, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Hayley said: Could this be a new species of Ptychodus? I have never seen/found one this large before. If not, could anyone who is an expert in Ptychodus teeth give an ID? Thank you! It was found in West Alabama. A link to a guide: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Wow thanks for the link! That’s an excellent guide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bthemoose Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Awesome tooth! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, bthemoose said: Awesome tooth! Thanks! I couldn’t believe it when I found it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LSCHNELLE Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Nice size and specimen of Ptychodus mortoni. Three other species may be found in Alabama: Ptychodus martini, Ptychodus rugosus, and Ptychodus polygyrus. But, these are likely very rare species to find there. Polygyrus has probably only been found in Alabama - not in the rest of the U.S. It has been found more frequently in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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