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Looks like it but is there a picture of the front side?

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I see now the first picture is the front, what I find interesting is that there is no bourlette which is characteristic of a megalodonFossilguy.com: Megalodon Shark Facts and Information: Size - Teeth -  Evolution - Where to Find Megalodon - and More!

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“If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit)

"No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard)

"With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane)

"We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues)

"I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus)

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28 minutes ago, Top Trilo said:

I see now the first picture is the front, what I find interesting is that there is no bourlette which is characteristic of a megalodon

Fossilguy.com: Megalodon Shark Facts and Information: Size - Teeth -  Evolution - Where to Find Megalodon - and More!

Maybe it's been polished off?

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These are both pictures of the labial side. Notice the broken root corner is on the left in both picture. It appears to be a meg but an image of the lingual side would be helpful.

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18 minutes ago, Huntonia said:

These are both pictures of the labial side. Notice the broken root corner is on the left in both picture. It appears to be a meg but an image of the lingual side would be helpful.

I didn't think it was the same side, how's this?

 

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2 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

Just a reminder, Please post photos directly to the Forum. 

Also, do not include any  sales verbiage. 

Thanks. 

Sorry, how do I post photos directly to the Forum?

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Just now, Supira Tooth said:

Sorry, how do I post photos directly to the Forum?

Oh, I see, thanks.

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50 minutes ago, Huntonia said:

These are both pictures of the labial side. Notice the broken root corner is on the left in both picture. It appears to be a meg but an image of the lingual side would be helpful.

Thanks Huntonia for point that out.

 

47 minutes ago, Supira Tooth said:

I didn't think it was the same side, how's this?

 

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This side is much better you can see the bourlette. This is definitely a meg tooth

“If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit)

"No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard)

"With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane)

"We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues)

"I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus)

“The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger)

"it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19)

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6 minutes ago, Top Trilo said:

Thanks Huntonia for point that out.

 

This side is much better you can see the bourlette. This is definitely a meg tooth

Cool, thank you!

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