Jones1rocks Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) I'm not having much luck in trying to identify this fossil tooth, by attempting to find similar images of tooth pattern and size. I have no information on where it was found, and the label only read "Fossil Tooth". The roots are large, and show some kind of apparent secondary mineral growth which gives them an abnormally rough appearance. The enameled crown measures 2.75" x 1.40", and the height when upright measures 3". There is loose, but trapped, bone, visible in one of the pictures, between four of the roots. If anyone has any suggestions, or recognizes the tooth, it would be appreciated greatly! Paul Edited November 21, 2015 by Jones1rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 The tooth has an uncanny resemblance to an extremely-worn Equus horse m3; but, at 2.75" x 140", it is way too big to be Equus. 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...
RichW9090 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) I agree with Harry. Horse was my first impression until considering the size. I think it is too big to be a bison, and as it appears to have a robust internal stylid, it can't be a camel. Perhaps an anthracothere? Entelodont? etc? Edited November 20, 2015 by RichW9090 The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones1rocks Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you gentlemen for responding. It has helped me realize the breadth of possibilities! A few more photos-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones1rocks Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I failed to mention before that the tooth was highly fluorescent as well. And for comparison, here is a picture of the tooth with my hand directly behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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