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Cervus elaphus (Red Deer ) antler


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Partial Cervus elaphus antler ( Red Deer ) found on an organised field trip this year Its Pleistocene in age and could be from the Ipswichian Stage. It has a rather gnarled appearance to it which I guess could have come from the Ice age gravels it was found in or even old rutting scars.

 

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What I have noticed is where the eyebrow branch is missing.

 

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Is it me or does the remnants of where the eyebrow branch once was looks to have been sliced off. Or does anyone think this is a natural break.  

Regards.....D&E&i

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Pretty fossil, Darren!

Thanks for posting it. :) 

Regards,

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