worthy 55 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River. Edited April 17, 2010 by worthy 55 It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Here is another bone fragment that I would like to know what it's from also if anyone can . It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Here is another bone fragment that I would like to know what it's from also if anyone can . This appears to be the distal portion of metacarpal II of a peccary. 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...
Harry Pristis Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River. I don't think I've ever found one of these, William, and I'm not sure what it is. Having said that, do a search for "chevron bone" (giant ground sloth) to see what you find. 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...
Sundancer73 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Whoa! As much as I dislike that spot.. maybe we should return.. hmmmm ~Mike All your fossils are belong to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 This appears to be the distal portion of metacarpal II of a peccary. Thanks Harry, That first bone fragment I remember seeing it some where but I'll check out chevron bones. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Whoa! As much as I dislike that spot.. maybe we should return.. hmmmm ~Mike I agree at least a few more times. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer73 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 That place is really a SCUBA channel. It is so far from either bank that even with 100' of hose, it is a battle.. deep and currents and log jams. I think the next PRIORITY is to rig a ramp to attach to the stern.. then we can dive directly from the boat and NOT have issues with getting back in. Other than that, I have no issues.. just a great spot but NOT hookah accessible from shore.. ~Mike All your fossils are belong to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Just grow some gills! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer73 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I'll work on those Auspex! Think of the savings on snarge like air, VIP and Hydros.. GREAT IDEA!! Send me a link on how to get started!! ~Mike All your fossils are belong to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 I don't think I've ever found one of these, William, and I'm not sure what it is. Having said that, do a search for "chevron bone" (giant ground sloth) to see what you find. Harry, where would be a good place to do a search for that? I searched Bing and Google with no luck. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Harry, where would be a good place to do a search for that? I searched Bing and Google with no luck. I got a number of hits on an ASK.com search. Chevron bones are also known as "hemal arch small, v-shaped bones attached to the caudal ends of the ventral surface of several caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae where they protect several coccygeal vessels; they are small in dogs, absent in horses and cattle, large in kangaroos and whales." You may have to search for species-specific info . . . start with sloth skeleton. Then again, it may not be a chevron bone. The museum people can tell you. Send an image to Hulbert. 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...
worthy 55 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 I got a number of hits on an ASK.com search. Chevron bones are also known as "hemal arch small, v-shaped bones attached to the caudal ends of the ventral surface of several caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae where they protect several coccygeal vessels; they are small in dogs, absent in horses and cattle, large in kangaroos and whales." You may have to search for species-specific info . . . start with sloth skeleton. Then again, it may not be a chevron bone. The museum people can tell you. Send an image to Hulbert. Thanks, Harry I'll check that out. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Harry and Worthy, I have an absolutely perfect sloth chevron. I try and find it tomorrow and post a pic. It is much larger but I think they get smaller as they get closer to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer73 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 This bone fragmemt was one we found on our last trip to the Santa Fe River. Could it be this?? Look at the top of page 101. ~Mike http://books.google.com/books?id=K28rAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=sloth+chevron+bone&source=bl&ots=Kim0UHfBmJ&sig=QQLMhwOFWTwwQRZp92pD9V9Yy64&hl=en&ei=qHPMS_adLJP-8wTI0fzBBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CB8Q6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false All your fossils are belong to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I found the bone but, it's not perfect and neither is my memory. Found in Peace 4 or 5 years ago. Looks like 2 proceeses of some sort are broke off on bottom side near i.d. number. hope this helps you with i.d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 last pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) I sent some pictures to Dr. Hulbert at the Florida Museum and he said it is a portion of a neck vertebra from a tortoise.? Edited April 19, 2010 by worthy 55 It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer73 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Okaayyyy.. did he provide an illustration or photo? ~Mike All your fossils are belong to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Okaayyyy.. did he provide an illustration or photo? ~Mike Why NO! and I can't find any pictures of tortoise neck verts that look like that either. Oh, he also said he was sending my tooth back. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 I found the bone but, it's not perfect and neither is my memory. Found in Peace 4 or 5 years ago. Looks like 2 proceeses of some sort are broke off on bottom side near i.d. number. hope this helps you with i.d. hoffy thanks, I don't think that there is enough of this bone to get a good ID on . I just thought someone may have had an idea of what it was. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) More pictures. Edited April 19, 2010 by worthy 55 It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I sent some pictures to Dr. Hulbert at the Florida Museum and he said it is a portion of a neck vertebra from a tortoise.? You can't argue with the MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Yes, he is the man around here when it comes to fossil ID's. Edited April 20, 2010 by worthy 55 It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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