Novak Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Hello everyone! I have another odd shaped bone I believe. I found it right above gravel layer on a wash out bank. I’m sure it’s petrified by the weight, but curious what part of the body, or animal? Any input would help! thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Possibly the broken dorsal process of a large vertebra. Mammoth UMORF Viewer (umich.edu) The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novak Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 I was thinking the same, but the sides are different and one side is angled more. Maybe soo! I sure lost a lot of sleep wondering! thanks for your input! I appreciate it very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novak Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 I 38 minutes ago, JohnJ said: Possibly the broken dorsal process of a large vertebra. Mammoth UMORF Viewer (umich.edu) i believe your right. I found several that where quite different as the age of the animal differs. Thanks for you help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Chevron bones? 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...
Novak Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Never heard of it before! There is not much detail on it on line. Soo I guess all animals with tails have one? If soo there’s no clue what it could be from! thanks for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Sure, you'll have to do some biostratigraphy to narrow down the options. What is the age of strata where the bones were found? What animals of appropriate size occurred in that age? Archosaur, dinosaur, marine lizard, etc.? More recently, giant ground sloths are notable for their chevron bones along with the archosaurs. 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...
Novak Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Cool info! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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