Aislin Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Found these on Solomon’s Island in MD. I’m bad at identifying these, but I’m pretty sure the one on the right is snaggletooth? The arrow looking one is throwing me for a loop though. Anyone think they can help? I’ve included the front and back of the arrow shaped one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Snaggletooth and Ray plate. 2 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aislin Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Darktooth said: Snaggletooth and Ray plate. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, Aislin said: Thank you! You are welcome. Also Welcome to the forum from New York! 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 https://www.google.com/search?q=Aetobatus++fossil+ray&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiW6JPi5MHhAhVkh1QKHVzzDuoQ_AUIDigB&biw=1440&bih=835 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrR Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 That's interesting. I wouldn't have figured the tooth-tooth (as opposed to grinding/crushing plate) was from a hemipristis. Are the serrations worn off or did they never exist? Is it a lower, as opposed to what seem to be the more commonly ID'd that are hook shaped (Uppers?) with large serrations that don't go to the tip? Are location and basic shape the best diagnostics? Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxhalsteren Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 7 hours ago, MrR said: That's interesting. I wouldn't have figured the tooth-tooth (as opposed to grinding/crushing plate) was from a hemipristis. Are the serrations worn off or did they never exist? Is it a lower, as opposed to what seem to be the more commonly ID'd that are hook shaped (Uppers?) with large serrations that don't go to the tip? Are location and basic shape the best diagnostics? Thanks. Some lower tooth don't have the serrations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 8 hours ago, MrR said: That's interesting. I wouldn't have figured the tooth-tooth (as opposed to grinding/crushing plate) was from a hemipristis. Are the serrations worn off or did they never exist? Is it a lower, as opposed to what seem to be the more commonly ID'd that are hook shaped (Uppers?) with large serrations that don't go to the tip? Are location and basic shape the best diagnostics? Thanks. You just have to go with the overall shape. Remember, a lot of teeth here get battered and rolled around in the surf a lot. It is an upper situated towards the centere of the jaw. 1 On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 The ray tooth is from an Aetobatus (pelagic eagle ray) lower dental plate and you can see other fossil examples in Walt's link posted above. Marco Sr. 3 "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Its a lower and they are not serrated like the uppers Photo from elasmo.com @MrR @FossilsAnonymous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 9 hours ago, MrR said: That's interesting. I wouldn't have figured the tooth-tooth (as opposed to grinding/crushing plate) was from a hemipristis. Are the serrations worn off or did they never exist? Is it a lower, as opposed to what seem to be the more commonly ID'd that are hook shaped (Uppers?) tip? Here are a couple I found in Florida a few weeks ago. It always amazes me how different the upper vs lower teeth are for Hemipristis sharks. Yours does appear a bit water worn but stilla great find!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrR Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Thanks, all, for answering my question. There's sure a lot to know. Congratulations to the finder of the pre-owned snaggle-tooth tooth. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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