Pinto Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) I've found lot's fossils of, I think are teeth, in a site with also many shells located in Portugal. They have different sizes and are cilindrical and straight. Can someone identify what was the animal that had these teeth. Thanks Edited February 24, 2023 by Pinto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I believe you'll find these are all belemnites. They are internal parts (phragmocones) of ancient squid-like animals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belemnitida https://www.google.com/search?q=belemnite&tbm=isch Looks like you've got a good source for these. They are great fun to find and collect. Cheers. -Ken 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Some people polish them up to make jewelry. Nice finds! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinto Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 And i though they where teeth! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 It's understandable why that would occur to you. The shape is very much like you see in the large carnivorous dinosaurs you see in natural history museums. These interestingly shaped objects are related to the gladius of modern squids being sort of an internal support structure of "skeleton" on these otherwise squishy critters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius_(cephalopod) In cuttlefish there is a related internal support structure called the 'cuttlebone'. Anybody who has ever had a parakeet or budgerigar will be familiar with these as they are often sold in the pet industry to help these birds wear down their beaks (and also possibly as a source of calcium). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlebone If you are finding lots of these belemnites, it is possible you might have found a site rich in Cretaceous (or earlier) fossils. I'd suggest going back to that site for more searching to see what else you can find that looks interesting. Looking forward to more images of your finds soon. Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Here is some information of dinosaur teeth you can find off the cliffs of parts of Coastal Portugal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'm rather fond of belemnites. I've quite a lot in my collection and those are definitely keepers. Nice finds. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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