Napoleon North Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi This is ichthyosaurus tooth? Age: Jurassic? Location:Górka Pychowicka , Kraków , Southern Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm not really seeing tooth here, but those aren't in my wheelhouse. Maybe @JohnBrewer could say? ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kane Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 That looks more tooth-like with the striations visible, but it is also very worn. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Napoleon North Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Fossil or modern ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I don't see a tooth here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fossildude19 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm in the rock camp. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napoleon North Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 99% tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Well, I suppose we'll just have to wait until the tooth experts chime in. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taogan Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I see something and it could be a tooth root from some sort of marine reptile, but very worn, that line and the change in texture. I am not 100% convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Not an ichthyosaur tooth in my opinion. Does look like a very eroded tooth though. In that condition, if a tooth, I doubt you'd get an ID. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from North Queensland Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Based from what I can see in the photos the root shape looks like what I would expect from an ichthyosaur. The little bit of the crown left makes it a bit hard to identify though so any ID is still tentative. I would call it ichthyosaur based on the photos as I do not know another marine or terrestrial reptile that has teeth that grow in a canal as apposed to a socket in the jaw giving the root the squarish look. Mike D'Arcy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from North Queensland Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Here are a few teeth for a bit of comparison of the root shape. The one on the left would be the best match for your specimen. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, Mike from North Queensland said: Based from what I can see in the photos the root shape looks like what I would expect from an ichthyosaur. The little bit of the crown left makes it a bit hard to identify though so any ID is still tentative. I would call it ichthyosaur based on the photos as I do not know another marine or terrestrial reptile that has teeth that grow in a canal as apposed to a socket in the jaw giving the root the squarish look. Mike D'Arcy Yes, I agree having read your comments and re-looking at the original and your images Mike. That's a great collection you have! John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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