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Unknown from the Cretaceous of NJ


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Unknown from the Upper Cretaceous of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Tip has an enamel coating. I’ve done a considerable amount of micro collecting in our area and this is the only example I’ve found to date.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance - John

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I'm not quite sure what to make of it, but that is very interesting. I would guess some type of dermal denticle but I couldn't hazard at guess with any specificity.

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I realize it's small, but could it be turtle material?

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I like the denticle idea...says the guy with no actual knowledge of them. ;)

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Perhaps a type of fish scale of some sort? the shape would suggest an uncommon part of the body but I'm on board with dermal denticle or scale=p

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My first impression was a Sturgeon plate.

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But given the smooth surface and shape, I'm thinking it's turtle material.

Neat find what ever it is.

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Fossilezed6s, what a pity your pic is so little...

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My knee-jerk was turtle but the enamel would kill that ID. Can't say I've yet seen something like this but chondrichthyan dermal denticle seems like the safest bet at this point.

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I wanted to say thanks for everyone’s input, dermal denticle it is then. I did look hard at sturgeon plate but dismissed it. Turtle never crossed my mind.

Happy holidays to all - John

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