Wightlight Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I've been looking at this tooth labeled Nanotyrannus from the Lance Formation in Wyoming (scale is in cm) . Now, the photos aren't great but I'm sort of wondering if it really is Nanotyrannus. It isn't quite as rectangular as other nano teeth I've seen (though I'll readily admit that I haven't seen a lot) and seems less curved. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I’m not sure it is. @LordTrilobite @Runner64 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I agree, doesn't look like any other teeth I've seen labeled as Nanotyrannus. It seems to lack the pinch in the middle of the tooth. Though it's hard to tell how much of the tooth is missing. 2 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Agreed @LordTrilobite to be honest, I can’t tell if there are serrations or not which might be important. Also doesn’t curve as much. The tooth is not the typical rectangular cross-section shape so I would actually lean towards Rex if it were Tyrannosaur but hard to tell from just a tip like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxmendoza Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Due to cross section I would lean towards it being a T. rex tooth tip. Worn serrations? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wightlight Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I received some more photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Looks slightly too thick to be Nano 1 Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wightlight Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I decided to buy it. Best case, it's a rex tip, worst case it's a cheap-ish worn nano (or unknown theropod). I'll take some photos once it arrives 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I must say I initially thought theropod. Looking forward to seeing better photos when you receive it. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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