PrehistoricWonders Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Hey, I've got this meg that I think could be pathological, but I’m not sure. Here are a couple pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I think larger meg teeth get those undulations on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 So, would that be considered a pathology, or not, I could see both arguments, technically it would be considered a pathology, but if it’s a common occurrence, I could see collectors saying it wasn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I don't think it is, but ask one of the meg experts to make sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Ok, thanks! @Darktooth @Harry Pristis @digit what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 7:34 PM, Familyroadtrip said: could be pathological Usually you can see true pathology in teeth that are twisted or malformed. These kinds of psudo-pathologies (? is that a word) are not uncommon in larger teeth from older individuals. My O. angustidens (old photo mind the penny) with similar 'folds' Occasionally there are references to the wrinkles or crenulations in shark teeth that were possibly driven by changes in diet. Or in this case maybe old age ? Check this reference out on P.125 Megalodon - Hunting the Hunter (Mark Renz) "Meg with wavy enamel. It could be a sign of true pathology, but researcher David J. Ward believes it could be a sign of old age. From the private collection of Gordon Hubbell. https://books.google.com/books?id=cMRe5GmDXmUC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 A pathology arises, by definition, from disease or injury. I don't think you can ascribe the marginal wrinkles to either of these causes. You might call it an anomaly associated with large size, like gray hair is associated with old age in some mammals. Here is a pathology: 1 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now