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In the gallery area, in my Frankstown Album, one of the pictures is of a clasper I found at that site. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if it is shark or ray? Or could you direct me to a source where I could determine this myself?

http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?au...si&img=1919

Thanks, Delos

Looks like a Hybodus sp. clasper. There is a wonderful book that should cover this subject.

"The Collector's Guide to Fossil Sharks and Rays From the Cretaceous of Texas" by Welton & Farrish

You can also check http://www.njfossils.net/hybodont.html for some info.

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Wow, Toothpuller, that was a fast answer. It sure looks like you "nailed" it for me. Pun intended!! Thanks a lot. The pics on your link are proof positive for me - Hybodus clasper it is.

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Wow, Toothpuller, that was a fast answer. It sure looks like you "nailed" it for me. Pun intended!! Thanks a lot. The pics on your link are proof positive for me - Hybodus clasper it is.

It is a nice find! It is hard to find Hybodus claspers even close to complete here in the Cretaceous of NJ.

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A few more from the Lower Cretaceous, Weald Clay of England and a reconstruction. The field of view is approx 10mm.

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KOF, Bill.

Welcome to the forum, all new members

www.ukfossils check it out.

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