Bone guy Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I found this great tooth while browsing online. It's small, 15/16 inch, but a chance to own a piece of my favorite dinosaur is one I'll take! Of course, it is labeled as a Rex tooth, and to me it checks out. But after looking at it for a while I'm beginning to think it may be a complete crown from a juvenile. Heres my question: is this a T. rex tooth? Or is it an indet. tyrannosaurid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Oh, and it's also recovered from Hell creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I'm not good at ID'ing tyrannosaurid material, but I think @Troodon could help... Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Beautiful tooth, awesome banding. Based on the thickness for its size, and blunt tip I would go with T-rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Troodon said: Beautiful tooth, awesome banding. Based on the thickness for its size, and blunt tip I would go with T-rex That's very cool! But do you think it could be a juvenile tooth? If you look at my 4th picture the serrations terminate toward the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb135 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Cool tooth. Are you sure it’s still available? i was looking at this tooth just a few days ago and after putting it in my basket it said it was sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 40 minutes ago, Bone guy said: That's very cool! But do you think it could be a juvenile tooth? If you look at my 4th picture the serrations terminate toward the top. I think the serrations go all around the tip and are gone because the very tip is worn. Juvie yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, paulyb135 said: Are you sure it’s still available? Yeah it's still available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb135 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bone guy said: Yeah it's still available! It’s a great tooth! If you can buy it then it’s a nice T. rex to have. comes up with same message as before for me good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, paulyb135 said: It’s a great tooth! If you can buy it then it’s a nice T. rex to have. comes up with same message as before for me Ah, after I actually hit check out it gave me the same message you got. Whoever got it will give it a good home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimin013 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Amazing tooth incredible enamel. Unlucky though you couldnt get it would have loved to see more pics...better luck next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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