Bone Daddy Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I found this oddball in the northern Peace River. It's a paddle-shaped bone with "streaks" or "lines" running the length on one side. It also has some curvature to it. I can't decide if it's a partial bone or the entire thing. Does anyone know what this is? My gut is saying something like turtle. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! PS - sorry my photos suck. My hands have gotten shakier lately and I need to invest in a tiny tripod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I am not hugely familiar with Peace River miscellany, but I don't see any distinguishing characters that one could use to ID it. Chunkosaur. Maybe some other FL folks know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone Daddy Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 My photos are terrible and don't help much. In hand, it looks like something, like it could be ID'ed, but it might just be another chunkasaurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Bone Daddy said: My photos are terrible and don't help much. In hand, it looks like something, like it could be ID'ed, but it might just be another chunkasaurus. Check this thread: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/108655-whale-stuff/ Lets see if @Boesse thinks this might be whale. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I'm in the chunkasaur camp. In the first image above it seems like the left side and bottom edge are rougher, exposing some of the internal cancellous (spongy) bone material. While it could just be wear and abrasion of a mostly complete bone I'm guessing these are possibly worn breaks indicating the original bone may have been larger. Other than the cancellous nature of the bone ruling out dugong rib I don't see anything diagnostic enough to lead me down any pathways toward recognizing this as anything other than a UFO (Unidentifiable Fossil Object). Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 For the record this is probably "Chunkacetus" =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Why am I the only one who spells it with an 'o' in the middle? Chunkocetus is a more accurate ID. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, jpc said: Why am I the only one who spells it with an 'o' in the middle? Because you are west of the Mississippi (like radio call letters)? Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I always considered it a shortening of Chunk Of Dinosaur, hence the o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Some quick searches show all have been used Chunkasaur - now 8 times - 2.25% First used 7-15-2014 by Pfooley Chunkasaurus - now 112 times - 31.55% First used 4-4-2011 by Roz Chunkosaur - now 94 times - 26.48% First used 6-25-2010 by jpc Chunkosaurus - now 141 times - 39.72% First used 5-29-2014 by Auspex I have only used these twice, both were Chunkosaur. I think to rhyme with Dinosaur Boesse has used chunkacetus 3 times since 2018 and this thread was the first time anyone said "chunkocetus" Edited May 20, 2021 by Top Trilo 1 4 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone Daddy Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 I've always said "chunka" because it reminds me of "Hunka hunka burnin love" ..... LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Given the weight of precedent--I too shall switch to "chunkosaur" (if I remember). Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 17 hours ago, Top Trilo said: Boesse has used chunkacetus 3 times since 2018 and this thread was the first time anyone said "chunkocetus" I'll arm wrestle Bobby for the spelling rights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazee Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I cannot wait for this to be settled. I have innumerable chunk?cetus and would love to label them properly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 How about chunk-ꜵ-saurus with a ligature? Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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