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DatFossilBoy

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Hello everyone,

I was wondering what these vertebrae from a Jurassic formation in France (Vimereux) could be from.

I was thinking plesiosaur because of the shape but I’m not sure. 

They are all around 10cm in diameter and these are the only pictures I have.

Thank you for any input.

Regards

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I concur based on shape.  

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I think you are right:).

I don't find Vimereux on the map, do you mean Wimereux in North France? If yes, is the piece from Cap Gris nez?

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1 hour ago, gigantoraptor said:

I think you are right:).

I don't find Vimereux on the map, do you mean Wimereux in North France? If yes, is the piece from Cap Gris nez?

According to google, yes, North France.

I don’t know more sorry...

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1 hour ago, hemipristis said:

I concur based on shape.  

 

1 hour ago, gigantoraptor said:

I think you are right:).

I don't find Vimereux on the map, do you mean Wimereux in North France? If yes, is the piece from Cap Gris nez?

Thanks for the help!

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Probably Wimereux :)

 

@Nala

 

Coco

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On 4/17/2019 at 11:14 AM, gigantoraptor said:

I think you are right:).

I don't find Vimereux on the map, do you mean Wimereux in North France? If yes, is the piece from Cap Gris nez?

Hi @gigantoraptor,

 

Yes, this should be Wimereux rather than Vimereux. It's close to Cap Gris Nez, but somewhat more to the south. Marine reptile fossils are found in both locations, though I understand the geology of Cap Gris Nez is a bit younger...

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