Brondonh Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Im not sure what this is and would like some help figuring it out. It was found in Manatee county, FL where a new lake was being dug up. I did find half of a Gomphothere molar very close to it, but I also found anything from whale, meg, mammoth, sloth, horse, turtle etc. All around it. It's kinda flakey in some areas, but doesn't appear to be enamel. It has a flat surface and round... Maybe a mandible?? IDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawTooth Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Saying that it's "kinda flakey" would suggest to me ivory, but you believe it is not a tusk. I believe that the second best option would be rib bone, maybe from gomphothere if that was what was found in the area, perhaps whale. Looks like you've found a pretty good spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark57 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 It's about the right size for a section of baleen whale mandible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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