PODIGGER Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Found this small interesting specimen on the Peace River, FL almost two weeks ago. I gave been working on an ID since and have jumped between a tooth and claw and back again. My first thought was a mammal canine or incisor. I couldn't find a match and then started thinking cetacean. The curve to the tooth and the "chisel"shape of the tip didn't support this idea. Then I started to think maybe it's a claw. This possibility seemed supported by the crenulated area that circles the specimen near the thicker end. Either way I am stuck at this point and hope for some help in furthering my I effort. @Harry Pristis, @Shellseeker, @Bone Daddy anyone recognize what this is? Specimen measures 22mm Long x 10mm Wide at its thickest. It tapers to 5mm at the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Definitely not a claw core. Probably cetacean, but that's a guess based on what appears to be whale-like delamination of the crown. 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...
PODIGGER Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Thanks Harry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I agree with cetacean.. You might want to see the photos at the end of this thread. What is that strange collar around the tip? And this tooth.... The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Jack, Thanks for your response. The last couple of photos on the thread you recommended really appear similar. Mine definitely has a solid core and that “collared” section looks striking similar. I am good with the cetacean ID for this one. It’s great to have the resources of the Forum so readily available for help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone Daddy Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Agree with cetacean. Banged up whale teeth can present different looks that are tricky to ID at a glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Thanks for your response Bone Daddy. It was a new look for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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