michaelzzz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 A day trip to North Sulphur River in north Texas, didn't found much. However, this big chunk of bone was stare right at me. It's not a shape I recognize, so I didn't realize it was a fossil until I picked it up. Whatever this creature used to be, look like it got chewed up pretty good. Anyone have ideas what this might be? Help is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingAlongToo Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Looks like chunks of skull......... Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books......... Sam Cooke - (What A) Wonderful World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzzz Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks @SailingAlongToo that sounds pretty cool. Any idea what animal it might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, michaelzzz said: A day trip to North Sulphur River in north Texas, didn't found much. However, this big chunk of bone was stare right at me. It's not a shape I recognize, so I didn't realize it was a fossil until I picked it up. Whatever this creature used to be, look like it got chewed up pretty good. Anyone have ideas what this might be? Help is much appreciated. I assume this feature will be diagnostic for someone. Most likely option is Mosasaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I am far from an expert but I get a crocodile vibe from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzviking Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 The second photo looks like teeth marks or some type of borings. I can't ID but cool looking piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemipristis Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Scylla said: I am far from an expert but I get a crocodile vibe from it Funny, that was my first thought as well 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' George Santayana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzzz Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thank you @-AnThOnY- @Scylla @hemipristis NSR is known for its abundant mosasaur bones, so initially I thought it was mosasaur as well. Haven't heard anyone found crocodile fossil around that area yet. However, it could be come out from different rock layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzzz Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hi @JarrodB, I know you regularly hunt at NSR. Would you be able to help ID? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 10:42 AM, michaelzzz said: Hi @JarrodB, I know you regularly hunt at NSR. Would you be able to help ID? Thanks. It looks like a worn section of mosasaur skull to me. Nice find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzzz Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 @JarrodBSweet! Thank you for the confirmation sir. You wouldn't happen to know which section of the skull it is would you? I look through a lot pictures, having hard time to pinpoint it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 9:59 AM, michaelzzz said: @JarrodBSweet! Thank you for the confirmation sir. You wouldn't happen to know which section of the skull it is would you? I look through a lot pictures, having hard time to pinpoint it myself. Just a guess from a non-expert but I would say it's part of Dentigerous portion of tylosaurine premaxillae. Here's one that looks like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelzzz Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 @JarrodBI believe you are absolutely correct. Thank you so much for the reply and the image comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 14 hours ago, michaelzzz said: @JarrodBI believe you are absolutely correct. Thank you so much for the reply and the image comparison. Glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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