snakebite6769 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Can someone possibly clue me in on what this tiny bone is? It looks like it has a tooth attached or something of the likes...thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 For some reason this gives me a "rodent" feeling. I don't know what that thing on it is. World's smallest Mammoth jaw. Although the name "Mammoth" is definately a misnomer in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I get a bird vibe from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 8 hours ago, caldigger said: For some reason this gives me a "rodent" feeling. I don't know what that thing on it is. World's smallest Mammoth jaw. Although the name "Mammoth" is definately a misnomer in this case. The thing on it is an actual piece of it. It reminded me of a tiny mammoth tooth as well when I found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyBoy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Size? Can you post more views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdoctor Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Looks like a pharyngeal jaw from a fish with a tooth plate attached. These jaws are located in the throat of many fish. @Metopocetus may have an idea about that. Some clearer pictures from multiple angles would definitely help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Nickel for reference. Hope these pics help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Can you give us accurate measurements on the bone? Our European members have no idea of the size of a U.S. nickel. Please read some of the pinned topics on how to get your item identified. 1 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...
snakebite6769 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 It is roughly 1” x1” or 25mm length and width Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdoctor Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Definitely a fish jaw. Not certain if an oral jaw or pharyngeal jaw element. The spongy bit is actually a tooth plate. The holes would hold small round teeth. A classic example from the Calvert region is at : https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/commercedocs/PUB_152.pdf See page 97, specimens C1 & C2 for examples of this spongy surface. This figured specimens are not from the same animal or position, but clearly show the same type of dental surface. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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