MicroTooth Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hello - I wouldn't normally post a fragment of a bone seeking help with identification given how difficult it can be to determine the specific animal with just a photo of a piece; however, I found this piece awhile back and was going through my phone looking at other pictures and realized I never posted my question. The pattern on the bone is what makes me think someone with much more knowledge about the fauna that can be found in that area might be able to make a positive identification. If not, no big deal but figured it was worth an ask. This was found amonst the rocks along the beach at Purse State Park in Maryland. Thanks in advance for the help. I only have this pic on my phone so if more angles are needed just post that as a response and I can fire up the Canon, pun intended, and take a few more shots this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterpillar Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Turtle http://www.paleotheque.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimTexan Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Looks like turtle to me, but let others weigh in. @WhodamanHD, @Gizmo, @Calvert Cliff Dwellerand I’m sure there are more, but they come to mind first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Turtle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimTexan Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Have a look at this for comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroTooth Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thanks for the quick responses - That was my initial thought - a piece of the ventral plastron or something from the under side of the turtle's shell. Given that I am by no means an expert, I figured I would poll those with much more experience than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I agree with turtle “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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