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I found this “rock” on the beach in Key West, Florida a number of years ago when I stepped on the bulbous part. The shape interested me so I kept it. Recently while watching a documentary about fossils it occurred to me that this looks strangely like part of a fossilized femur. I was wondering if anyone can identify this and confirm or deny my suspicion. Also, if it is a fossil, approximately how old might it be?
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Anyone know what this jaw is from? Apparently collected back in the 90's in Tampa Bay Florida, I'm not sure on the geography of the area, but it also says allegedly it's from the pleistocene. The description of it is specific enough to say it was collected in a river deposit, but i'm not sure which. I agree that it's a carnivorous mammal, but beyond that I have no idea, any clue what it is?
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Beautiful day on Rattle Snake creek today in Gainesville,FL! Took 2 of our daughters for a couple hours! I believe the bigger tooth is crocodile! But if I am not accurate, please let me know!
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Sorry for the bad picture and if this post is in the wrong spot. I’m am trying to get this identified for my dad. He found this in Jacksonville, FL on the bank of the St. John’s River, far inland from the beach.
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While working with some family not too long ago, my father pointed me towards a small natural spring of a trail. I finally got to visit it and I was surprised to see that, just below the crystal clear water's surface, embedded in limestone, were dozens upon dozens of fossil shells. I spent close to an hour making some observations about the rock and any layers I observed before noticing that the pool went under the far side, almost like a tunnel. I looked just beyond and there was another small pool of water. Between the two was a natural bridge made from limestone. The far pool was much like the first, crystal clear and having dozens of fossils just below the surface. I spent a small amount of time in the shallows to pick a few loose samples up. I wasn't able to spend much time there, but it was enjoyable and hopefully the next time I get to find a bit more variety. But for now, I am off to collect some information about formations in the area!
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Hello. I am going to Florida this summer. I am going to go to Venice Beach and Siesta Key for the day. I am going to bring my sifter with me. Any tips on where to go while I am there. Looking to find some nice sharks teeth. Id'd love to find a nice Mako, Great White or even a Megalodon. Thanks for your help, Chris
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We got out for another trip to the dirt roads we hunt with shark teeth and very well preserved invertebrate fossils on them. It was HOT outside until the storms started moving in, with most of the teeth being broken (which is common in this location), but it still makes for a very enjoyable day and occasionally we get a very nice tooth. Here's the vid for those who are interested: Here's some pics of our finds: Calcite crystals growing inside of a broken echinoid. A little lower great white shark tooth. Some of the shark teeth we found. It wasn't the most successful hunt ever, but with the rivers and many of the creeks flooded, it's a great way to still be able to get out and find some stuff. -Cris
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Hello to all from Floridafossils! I am a Geology and Environmental science student at the University of South Florida. Not to be cliche, but I have always had a strong interest in earth history and fossils. My parent's old yard still shows scars from where I, "dug up dinosaur bones" in my own little world. Today my collection consists of fossils from Mammoth, Mastodon, Megalodon, Giant ground sloth, whales, horses etc. I spend most of my free days, in the river and have seen some of the most beautiful places this state has to offer. Anyone who enjoys this passion as much as me, is a friend of mine. I look forward to connecting to everyone on this page. I am sure it will be a fun ride. Sincerely, Floridafossils
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Thank you in advance for helping me identify any information about these shells. I am not knowledgeable but believe these are fossil strombus shells. Is there any way to identify the period? Thank you again for your time.
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I am new to this group and would like to say hello and ask for some help. I started walking the beach and collecting sharks teeth and shells. I have acquired more than a thousand teeth in the last 3 or 4 months. I have not a clue what tooth belongs to which shark! Any help please and I will start posting my weekend finds! This is a photo of a few out of my collection.. Thank you!
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Hey guys Going thru some old scraps/finds and was just wanting to get your quick opinion if this scrap has enough identifying characters to say its part of Mammoth tooth. There are what appears to be 3 small lobes and was wondering if this is the beginning exposure of a plate? 1st photo is a view of the occlusal surface? showing the 3 lobes and along the right edge would be part of the next plate? 2nd photo is a side view/section showing the enamel lobes? The 3rd photo is a cross section thru the tooth showing the enamel thickness? and lastly a diagram of showing how small a fragment this is and where I was wondering the fragment might be from on the tooth? OK to tell me I'm crazy and would be happy hearing it was actually something else...LOL. Thanks for looking! Regards, Chris Diagram from here. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Diagram-of-a-mammoth-molar-in-occlu-sal-and-lateral-views-showing-measurements-taken_fig1_11662193?_sg=Pl16q6yiCauAZ6wLhUqBPf7rUg9RKhL7d2FiY3vCAtdodBf6fbt2OybIwdjGaaB0lpVlx_jelzjs3UoTDi-61g The Origin and Evolution of the Woolly Mammoth Article (PDF Available) in Science 294(5544):1094-7 · December 2001 with 303 Reads DOI: 10.1126/science.1056370 · Source: PubMed Adrian Lister, Andrei V. Sher
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm a rock collector/hunter and found this interesting sandstone rock on the beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida. At first I thought the rock was engraved with the letter "L", but after further examination it appears to be impressions in the rock. What I thought was real cool is on the top of the "L" there is hair or fibers sticking out of it. Can anyone please help me identify this specimen???? Thanks so much.
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Found in sw fl, I believe plio pleistocene, most of what I find is. I'm just not sure how to ID this, it's such a different look than anything else I find in the area. Its quite hefty too, for only being a couple of inches. Really would like to know what I'm looking at here, so I can put it into context with its neighbors. Or is it just an interesting conglomerate... I can't figure out how to resize pics, so I'll include more in an additional post.
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Does anyone know what this pattern is from? It is on the surface of a large number of rocks in the area. Those rocks are always rich with fossils, if that's pertinent. Is it from sponge? Shell? Its circles in oval-ish shapes. Its hard to get it to show on camera, sorry. When I go outside today I'll try and get a pic of one in situ if you think that might help. (In sw Florida.)
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Found 2 of these, identical in size, in sw Florida. What the heck are the wormy things? Is it internal bits, or worm casts? It's really hard to find online because I lack the terms to use to search effectively. Really appreciate all your amazing help lately. Hopefully I don't get the boot for too many questions! lol
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These are all in the same stone. Wondering if it's 3 different preservation types of the same species. Found in Sw fl, in the sand. Trying to learn to recognize familiar players in their various forms and stages of erosion. Couldn't get the tape measure next to two of them, but they're both 2.5 inches long on the nose. The one that looks like a unicorn horn(w/ tape measure) was what caught my eye, rimmed with grass it really stood out! Its shimmery and beautiful. Is it ok to chip it out? Far from its margins, of course. 3rd pic following...
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I found this shell cast on Honeymoon Island, Florida, USA. As you can see from the photos it's a complete shell cast and measures about 4 x 3 1/2 inches. I did some research and found similar pictures that looked like Turritella Shell. Would the Forum agree with this ID?? If so I read that this is an extinct species of fossil sea snail. Is this correct? I appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
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Hi all, I took my Mom to lunch at Frenchy's Dunedin, Florida and than took a walk on the Causeway. I found this unusual piece that I was going to toss but kept it. It is about 3" by 2" by 2" and looks like granulated brown sugar with crystals (I think sandstone) under the eye loop. It appears to have about 4 shell casts on top with some of the seashell still embedded in the layers. On top it looks like a turtle with its head sticking out?? There is a dozen or more shell molds or imprints all over this conglomerate of sediment. What do you think of this find? Is it considered a fossil? Thanks in advance!
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Well, I think I am done. I was out on Memorial day. The water was waist to chest level. I rarely go back to back days so Wednesday the 30th was possible. I had an interesting morning -- see below. 6 inches up was barely hand-able... We left a little after noon. Did find some neat fossils: This place is worth a return visit. Interesting open cavity at the end of the root. Very fragile #s 2,3,4. I know what these are... because I have seen them previously. I find thousands of the Asian clam ,an invasive species in the Peace River but I am hoping that @MikeR can identify this salt water clam from an earlier age. Then a Sawfish or Shark vert which are relatively uncommon. Finally, one I am unsure of: I have seen those "eyes" on the inside of a turtle shell... so I think that is what this is, although the shape is odd. See this thread. http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/71000-prospecting-trip/. This season started off slow and started picking up in December. I will miss going to the river, but it gives me time to sort , catalogue, and pay attention to other important facets of living. Its all good.
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I found this little guy with a cluster of barnacles in sand in the woods in sw Florida. I can't figure out what shape it was, or is it two stuck together? Looks like just one, but I'm no expert. Can anyone ID? I have more pictures if needed. Thanks!
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I've recently found a rich fossil bed on my property. Lots of complete bivalves, coral, mussels and such. Then I found this bone, 2 pieces in March, the final piece just last week. I think it's avian, and a paleontologist at FL Museum of natural history says the shellfish are most likely plio pleistocene. Any ideas? The pronounced ridge makes me think something raptor-ish?
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Hunting between thunderstorms and deeper water. During the rest of the season, I note those places where I am finding fossils but have low water conditions...because of lower back issues, I generally refuse to hunt where I must bend over the screen. However, I do remember where such spots exist for days like today. An excellent day, some unusual, finds, a couple of megs, and then these: A odd bone, I have not previously found, but believe to be an Equus Splint bone: Another interesting fossil which I think most likely a large Sloth dermal scute. Finally, my best find of the day, a piece of jaw with a Hemiauchenia m3 molar in nice cream - brown colors.. These are really nice finds... but I was cherishing the end days of the 2017-2018 season with a friend on a day with sunshine in the morning and rain clouds later in the day. Does not get better than this... Jack
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I found this little piece (about 1 1/2") on the beach of the Dunedin Causeway, Florida. It resembles petrified wood but what would it being doing on the beach? It has a woody texture and is mainly white with a grey or charcoal flat surface with crystalline on the flip side. Can you help ID this please? Thank you!
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My daughter found this little tooth and we would love an ID if possible. It’s about 5/8 of an inch across the crown and is missing one root. Thanks in advance @Harry Pristis
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Could someone help me identify what sharks these came from? These are the four best we found aside from a sand tiger my son found. All together three of us walked away with over 130 teeth in about 3.5 hours. The scale in the pics is mm. These were found near the Venice Beach, FL fishing pier.
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