CindiF Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think it's a scute but not really sure. The tip looks like it may have protected something at one point as it slopes downward. 1" x 1" at the widest points. Peace River, Fl. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jcbshark Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks like the epiphysis of a vertebrae to me: ) I may have misspelled that too 1 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...
jpc Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 yeah, vertebral epiphysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindiF Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindiF Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks for the info. I googled it because, well I had no idea what a vertebral epiphysis is. I found this info https://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections/natural-history/natural-history-blog/2014-(1)/march-2014/fow-13-answer and apparently this shape is seen in black bear, elk, deer, and cattle. The one I have is hard like stone so I am assuming it is fossilized. Very interesting, thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Manatee also have heart shaped vertebrae. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindiF Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I wonder if it is from a Dugong. I also found a nice fragment of what I believe is a Dugong rib with rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Neat little find! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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