RescueMJ Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Inland Venice,FL. Pleistocene material. Removing matrix from specimen that I thought was Equus jaw. Several confirmed teeth from this 2’ x 2’ square. During removal, I found this. Before I continue removing matrix, looking for identification of this osteoderm. I have also found (jet black) alligator jaw piece approximately 10’ feet away. Thanks in advance. I am also looking for feedback on whether to continue removing matrix or display fossils in matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I think (can not be sure) that your osteoderm is Giant Armadillo... like this one. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RescueMJ Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 The only armadillo piece I ever found was approx 10’ from this on the surface. The trays I’m prepping are from a sugary sand that was stained with iron and a yellow substance. I keep an open mind when prepping. I’m just surprised. found another piece of osteoderm just below other piece. thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPayton Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I'd wager softshell turtle carapace with that texture, although if it's an inch or more thick than it's definitely an osteoderm. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RescueMJ Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 The pieces in the bottom left are only 7mm thick. There is a lot going on in this matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterpillar Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 The first pic could be a Trionyx plate 1 http://www.paleotheque.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyc Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 hours ago, RescueMJ said: The only armadillo piece I ever found was approx 10’ from this on the surface. The trays I’m prepping are from a sugary sand that was stained with iron and a yellow substance. I keep an open mind when prepping. I’m just surprised. found another piece of osteoderm just below other piece. thank you. The bottom piece has a pattern resembling glyptodon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RescueMJ Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 I agree. Thank you everyone. I also agree on the Trionyx pieces. Right next to them was the tooth in the next pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterpillar Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Croc tooth http://www.paleotheque.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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