nsbohn Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 This was pulled from the Peace River (FL) several years ago. My science teacher (gradeschool) at the time told me it was likely a chunk of a mammoth or mastodon tooth. I never had a reason to question it, nor was it really valueable based on size or condition but I thought it was cool. I've got some guys at work questioning the validity of the claim, so I'm looking for a second opinion of someone who actually knows what theyre talking about (I don't). I know these types of finds are pretty common in the Peace river along with Shark teeth and a host of other less exciting finds. Any info/tips/ID's anyone can provide I would appreciate a lot! The piece is very light, and smooth on one side. Not sure if that helps. It was sifted from gravel/sand. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 To me it looks like a piece of a Mammoth tooth plate Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Mammoth indeed. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliosaur Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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