ziggycardon Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi everyone! A couple of weeks ago I aqcuired some microfossil samples, one of which was a sample from the Lede Zand, Lede Formation, Oosterzele, Belgium (Eocene, Lutetian, 44 mya). The sample is very rich in Foraminifera & shell fragments, but I also managed to find a tiny shark tooth. While I already searched at belgiansharkteeth.be I can't seem to find a match, perhaps due to it being so small. So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me out, I would be very gratefull. Thank you in advance! 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Most likely Abdounia. Can't narrow it down more because it looks like the side cusps are damaged, possibly missing additional side cusps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Tooth looks like an Abdounia species. I have lots of Abdounia teeth from the Eocene (Ypresian) from the EGEM Quarry of Belgum. Marco Sr. 1 "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 20-11-2020 at 2:48 PM, Al Dente said: Most likely Abdounia. Can't narrow it down more because it looks like the side cusps are damaged, possibly missing additional side cusps. On 20-11-2020 at 2:51 PM, MarcoSr said: Tooth looks like an Abdounia species. I have lots of Abdounia teeth from the Eocene (Ypresian) from the EGEM Quarry of Belgum. Marco Sr. Thank you both for the replies, it is very much appreciated! Abdounia seems to be a match! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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