Shellseeker Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Almost missed this one. I have a guess, but will wait on someone more knowledgeable. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bierk Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Short faced bear molar? I've got one that is a dead ringer for yours at home and I was told short faced bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'll agree with bear, but I think most likely a black bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks for both replies --- I found a very nice fossil black bear tooth back in November. See this thread: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php/topic/25536-some-mammal-teeth/page__p__279645__hl__bear__fromsearch__1#entry279645 That tooth has a more extensive root system, less wear on the occlusal surface, and is quite a bit larger!! This tooth is very small. Maybe a juvenile? -- It seems to be molar, is it? Bierk -- do you have a photo to compare? I am slightly confused by size and single root... Here is a couple of photos that match Black Bear -- This new tooth seems like B105 -- the 2nd set of photos--- http://paleoenterprises.com/bear.htm Yhanks for both replies. I LIKE fossilized bear molars. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This is a black bear lower m3. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here's an example of a black bear m3 that is still in the jaw. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Another comparison image: 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...
Hemi-God Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nice find Shellseeker! .. *NOT an expert.I haven't a clue what I'm doing.But I'm loving every minute of it. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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