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Shark Vert or Bone? Need help!


MDHunter

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Found this bone at Brownies Beach (Calvert Cliffs) MD. But, I have no idea what it is exactly.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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It is the epiphysis (unfused growth plate) from a cetacean.

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It is the epiphysis (unfused growth plate) from a cetacean.

Thanks so much! Are they pretty common??

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