jmacneill Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) While walking in the early morning in Corolla, NC 2 weeks ago I was distracted by a black bird that lead me to find this vertebra. I've never found anything like this at the beach so I thought I would ask for some help here. The only thing I've found that looks like it is here - scroll down to Xiphiacetus (Eurhinodelphis) bossi Dorsal Vertebra - Plate 7 - #5 https://www.fossilguy.com/gallery/vert/mammal/marine/eurhinodelphis/eurhinodelphis_miocene.htm Thanks in advance for any answers! Jennifer Edited July 11, 2022 by jmacneill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cck Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Yes but modern I’m thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark57 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Yes, a modern dolphin vertebra. Can also add that this was from a juvenile because the epiphyses (also known as discs or cookies) are not attached to the body of the vertebra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Despite being modern, snarge that’s so cool! Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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