karenilm Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hello! I was hoping that you could help me identify some things that I found. A couple years ago I found a Mastodon at the beach in North Carolina and it was identified by the helpful people on TFF. I believe that I have found several fossils that could be partial Mastodons. So that I won't confuse you with multiple fossils / pics I will just post this one below. I think that the one below contains multiple teeth? I am talking to my childs 3rd grade class next week and I am bringing in some of my finds.. I don't feel comfortable bringing anything in that I haven't had identified so any help you could provide it greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to check out my fossils. Editing to add location: Everything was found at the beach in North Carolina -- South Eastern NC - wrightsville beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 That would be one single tooth, broken and worn. Ha, that last picture played a trick on my eyes. For a second It looked like it was levitating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It looks like a chunk of phosphatic rock. Is it from Wrightsville? There was recent dredging there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenilm Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Yes -- found at WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenilm Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 59 minutes ago, caldigger said: That would be one single tooth, broken and worn. Ha, that last picture played a trick on my eyes. For a second It looked like it was levitating. Oh my goodness! HA I just noticed what you mean in the last pic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 47 minutes ago, Al Dente said: It looks like a chunk of phosphatic rock. Is it from Wrightsville? There was recent dredging there. Ya I guess you're right. Upon much closer scrutiny, it doesn't look so toothish. Hard to see the details on a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenilm Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 6 hours ago, Al Dente said: It looks like a chunk of phosphatic rock. Is it from Wrightsville? There was recent dredging there. Al Dente - It sure was Wrightsville Beach... In fact, I believe you commented on my post from a couple months ago regarding some shark teeth I found due to the dredging. You make it out this way on occasion???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 5 hours ago, karenilm said: . You make it out this way on occasion???? I don’t normally go to Wrightsville. I just went to see the dredging. There are other beaches I prefer going to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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