brad hinkelman Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 any help fish, croc something else?? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Hello, Even though it looks worn, it does not resemble a reptile tooth for sure. I think you have the tip of an Enchodus palatine. On the sixth photo you can see a small hole at the narrower end of the fossil. That would be where the rest of the palatine fang would grow out of. The other end resembles a Croc/Plesiosaur tooth base, but it seems like just an unusual wear pattern. 1 “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad hinkelman Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, josephstrizhak said: Hello, Even though it looks worn, it does not resemble a reptile tooth for sure. I think you have the tip of an Enchodus palatine. On the sixth photo you can see a small hole at the narrower end of the fossil. That would be where the rest of the palatine fang would grow out of. The other end resembles a Croc/Plesiosaur tooth base, but it seems like just an unusual wear pattern. having hard time getting good enough pictures with lighting....diffently worn.....not sure about hole....looks like peeled off,chipped.....here are a few more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TNCollector Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 This looks like a crocodile tooth to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 It's definitely not a croc tooth. A croc would not have a hole at the tip (since this one has a hole at the tip, it means that there is a channel running lengthwise through the specimen; croc teeth do not have this feature); it would also taper to a sharp point. 2 “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfossilhunter Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 It appears to be a Sawfish ( Ischyrhiza mira).... if it has a tiny hole at the tip ...Here are some photos of some of mine that was split in half. 5 TonyThe Brooks Are Like A Box Of Chocolates,,,, You Never Know What You'll Find. I Told You I Don't Have Alzheimer's.....I Have Sometimers. Some Times I Remember And Some Times I Forget.... I Mostly Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 This does not resemble a sawfish rostral blade. They are not circular like this specimen; they are much flatter. They are also not bent like this object is. Also, a sawfish blade consists almost entirely of enamel, so you should expect to see at least a little bit of enamel left over even after a lot of wear. 2 “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I don’t know but I agree with @josephstrizhak that it’s not a rostral spine or croc. @Troodon 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, njfossilhunter said: It appears to be a Sawfish ( Ischyrhiza mira).... if it has a tiny hole at the tip ...Here are some photos of some of mine that was split in half. maybe just the broken and worn base, yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfossilhunter Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 48 minutes ago, Plax said: maybe just the broken and worn base, yes I'm thinking just about the same thing ...his is missing the base where it attach to the rostrum Here is a picture of a broken one missing the tip I got off the internet. And Brad's is missing the enamel 1 TonyThe Brooks Are Like A Box Of Chocolates,,,, You Never Know What You'll Find. I Told You I Don't Have Alzheimer's.....I Have Sometimers. Some Times I Remember And Some Times I Forget.... I Mostly Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfossilhunter Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, josephstrizhak said: This does not resemble a sawfish rostral blade. They are not circular like this specimen; they are much flatter. They are also not bent like this object is. Also, a sawfish blade consists almost entirely of enamel, so you should expect to see at least a little bit of enamel left over even after a lot of wear. I seen them very rounded in large ones that have smaller tips like the one pictured below 2 TonyThe Brooks Are Like A Box Of Chocolates,,,, You Never Know What You'll Find. I Told You I Don't Have Alzheimer's.....I Have Sometimers. Some Times I Remember And Some Times I Forget.... I Mostly Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just seems too round to me. 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I agree John except that I think it has been in the gravel for a while. Also it is only a rounded (formerly squarish) base without the enamel portion which is blade like. Keep in mind that I'm guessing also! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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