Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Hi This is ichthyosaurus tooth? Age: Jurassic? Location:Górka Pychowicka , Kraków , Southern Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 7,774 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I'm not really seeing tooth here, but those aren't in my wheelhouse. Maybe @JohnBrewer could say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Next photo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 7,774 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 That looks more tooth-like with the striations visible, but it is also very worn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Fossil or modern ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vieira 379 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I don't see a tooth here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 10,369 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I'm in the rock camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napoleon North 8 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 99% tooth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 7,774 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Well, I suppose we'll just have to wait until the tooth experts chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taogan 217 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBrewer 1,664 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike from North Queensland 338 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike from North Queensland 338 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBrewer 1,664 Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
