s11 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hello, I found this item on a recent vacation, and I was hoping for some help in identification, since my travel partner and I disagree on what it is (rock vs. tooth). Location: Sandy beach in Aruba (Caribbean island north of Venezuela). Size: Longest dimension is about 5 cm, as shown in the photos. Photos: Front: Rear: Side: Any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Well, being from Kansas, about as far from an ocean as you can get , I'm going to take a stab at well worn seashell. Welcome to the forum! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's an interesting shape, but I'm confident that Bullsnake is correct. It's an ocean tumbled, shell shard. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I agree, this looks like a water worn shell. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 "Shell Shard" I like that term, think I'll have to start using that. (BTW I agree, I too think its a shiny shell shard) For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 A worn shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitivePast Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ancient shell sculpture. http://www.primitivepast.com https://www.facebook.com/PrimitivePast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 "Shell Shard" I like that term, think I'll have to start using that. (BTW I agree, I too think its a shiny shell shard) Sure! Saying "shell shard" simply satisfies! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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