Icerunner Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 We found this today at the beach near Venice, Italy (Adriatic Coast). So far we've determined it is a tooth from either a cow or an equine species. We burned it with a lighter - it does smell burnt, so probably not fossilized. Does anybody know the species? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I'll tag one of our experts to assist... @Harry Pristis The burn test is not terribly good for determining teeth being modern or fossilized, to my understanding, as the burn test determines if there is the presence of collagen. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 It appears to be a left M1 from a modern horse. 1 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icerunner Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 13 hours ago, Harry Pristis said: It appears to be a left M1 from a modern horse. Thanks for the amazingly quick and precise answer. You could've been only more specific if you would have told me the horse's name! Never seen a horse tooth in my life before. The kids are excited about it, it's their biggest beach find. Nice to learn about the identifying patterns in the teeth as well... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I think your horse was called Yorick. Alas, poor Yorick! http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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