Hipockets Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hello All, I was picking through some micro material from SE North Carolina, its a mix of Maastrichtian (Peedee Form.) and Eocene ( Castle Hayne Form.). I found what looks like a tiny ( 7mm long) jaw bone with teeth. If it is a jaw bone , is it a tiny reptile or a bony fish ? Or perhaps it is neither but something else. Thanks for your help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pterygotus Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I think you’re right on it being a jaw, most likely fish but I’m not sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 It looks like fish jaw to me. More likely from the Peedee Formation. My experience with Castle Hayne fish material is that they are usually abraided whereas Peedee Formation fish material is usually pristine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hard to disagree with Aldente! I couldn't have said whether it was a fish or not, without guessing, but it sure does look like Peedee preservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipockets Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks everyone, that must of been one toothy little fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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