M Harvey Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I came upon this bone while sorting my old boxes. It looks like the dorsal edge of a turtle marginal. I say this because of the slit on the inner surface resembles the split marginals make. It is the surface pattern that puzzles me. I am unfamiliar with the freshwater turtles from this area and hoping someone can identify this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Hunter Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I'm not sure that's turtle, awfully thick for a marginal and very unfamiliar pattern. The picture of the end of it made me think fin, curious what the experts will say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from North Queensland Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I think its spine too of some type of fish but familiar with local species Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Harvey Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 I hadn't thought of fish. One end looks like a natural suture rather than a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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