Basilosaurus

[kirkjeremiah23]

Found some suspected Basilosaurus material today.  Buudy found a large vert. I found this partial rib bone. Cant complain!!

Edited March 26, 2023 by kirkjeremiah23

[MikeR]

I am assuming Eocene deposits somewhere within the Southeastern United States?

[kirkjeremiah23]

8 hours ago, MikeR said:

I am assuming Eocene deposits somewhere within the Southeastern United States?

You would be correct

[MikeR]

The echinoid is interesting.  Possibly Weisbordella cubae.  A pic of the oral surface (underside would confirm).  It is a very common echinoid in the Ocala Limestone, rare within the Tivola Limestone in Georgia.

 

On the bone fragment, are there any tooth sockets to confirm jaw?  If rib, more than likely you can't determine as Basilosaurus, but Archaeocete is likely.

[MikeR]

Just now, MikeR said:

The echinoid is interesting.  Possibly Weisbordella cubae.  A pic of the oral surface (underside would confirm).  It is a very common echinoid in the Ocala Limestone, rare within the Tivola Limestone in Georgia.

 

On the bone fragment, are there any tooth sockets to confirm jaw?  If rib, more than likely you can't determine as Basilosaurus, but Archaeocete is likely.

I just read your post again so yes rib is not diagnostic, however if you can post a pic of the vertebra, that is diagnostic and can determine whether Basilosarus or Durodon.