kushmeja Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hi! I hunt the creeks in and around NJ for fossils pretty frequently, but found one today that I've not previously seen and can't find any matching pics online for either. I found it in Ramanessin Creek in Holmdel, NJ. I was thinking maybe a fish jaw/mouth bone, but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kushmeja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 It is part of a hybodont shark cephalic hook; or clasper. These were only from the male sharks. 2 Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Nice find! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Yep, it’s a partial Hybodont cephalic hook. Those aren’t too common. “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...
Innocentx Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Cool find @kushmeja!!! Really quite unique. Welcome to the Forum from Kansas. "Journey through a universe ablaze with changes" Phil Ochs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kushmeja Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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