ziggycardon Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi everyone! I recently acquired some dolphin & shark teeth, but they weren't ID'd so I was wondering if some of you might be able to help me out if possible. The first are a set of small dolphin teeth found in Hoevenen, Antwerp in Belgium (Miocene, 15 - 10 mya) And I was wondering if they could be ID'd to down to genus? I've read Eurhinodelphis is a common find and that there are quite a few more named and unnamed species to be found there. The other fossils that I hoped to be ID'd are 5 tiny shark teeth from Oosterzele (Lede formation), Belgium (Eocenen, Lutetian, approx. 44 million years old) I've searched this website as they has a database with I believe all the species found there, but I am not confident and skilled enough to ID them properly. http://users.skynet.be/belgiansharkteeth/Lede formation/Oosterzele set.html My best guesses are that the first 3 teeth belong to the same species and the most common at Oosterzele, which are worn down Otodus auriculatus teeth. As for the other teeth I don't really know, so I really would appreciate some help and input. Thanks in advance! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hey Ken, For the dolphin tooth, I would think Delphinodon dividum but I am not 100% sure. For the teeth of Oosterzele, Otodus auriculatus is incorect, they are found there but they are rare ( bigger and serrated ) the most common teeth there are Striatolamnia macrota and Brachicarcharias sp. the 1st tooth from the left is Brachicarcharias sp. , I 'll have to check with Natalie for the other teeth. ( I think the 2nd one might be a Jaekelotodus triagonalis ) 1 growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi, The first is like Kevin said, Brachycarharias lereichi. The second tooth is Striatolamnia macrota 3 and 5 looks Physogaleus secundus. To be sure, I need a better picture of nr 4 Natalie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 @Manticocerasman & @Natalie81 Thank you for the quick and informative replies! I'll try and make a better picture of tooth 4! 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 @Natalie81 here is the best photo I could get, I hope it suffice Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 20 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: @Natalie81 here is the best photo I could get, I hope it suffice Thank you. I think Abdounia beaugei but not sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Natalie81 said: Thank you. I think Abdounia beaugei but not sure Thank you very much for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it! 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ziggycardon said: Thank you very much for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it! You're very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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