PODIGGER Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I have been searching on line periodically for the last several days trying to identify this little fossil bone found in the Peace River, FL last week. I can't help but think I have seen something similar before. I just can't find it now. So, any input would be greatly appreciated. I have searched for "fish beak", "skull cap", "reptile", "turtle" , "bird beak" in various combinations, even looked at a bunch of hoof cores, mouth plates, etc. just to see if it was possible. Specimen measures: 32mm x 20mm x 9mm or 1 5/16" x 7/8" x 3/8" In this last photo I am trying to show what I think is an interesting pattern on what I am calling the underside. I played with lighting and positioning to try and make it visible. To me it looks like a tulip in the center of the fossil. Base of the stem at the bottom of the photo, leafs on either side 3/4 of the way up and then a "tulip" shaped top. Hope you can see it. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 @digit I'm getting a turtle shell feel from this, what do you think? 1 Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Cole Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) Reminds me of the photos that Ken posted from Harry in this thread. Edited March 20, 2023 by Brandy Cole Spelling correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Meganeura said: @digit I'm getting a turtle shell feel from this, what do you think? Looks a bit like a worn turtle suprapygal. Cheers. -Ken 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, digit said: Looks a bit like a worn turtle suprapygal. Cheers. -Ken That was my thoughts exactly, especially with the cross section looking like it does. Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PODIGGER Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thank you gentlemen. I think the turtle suprapygal is the answer. As worn as mine is I can see this as the closest possibility. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, PODIGGER said: Thank you gentlemen. I think the turtle suprapygal is the answer. As worn as mine is I can see this as the closest possibility. They seem to be a good bit rarer than nuchals and other pieces! I only found my first suprapygal a couple weeks ago! 1 Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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