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Does anyone know what dinosaur bone this is?


Tj1977

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It is definitely bone, but I am not sure from what. I am sure some other forum members could identify if its from a Ceratopsian or a Hadrosaur just by seeing the bone's texture, but it seems a pretty decent amount of the fossil is covered in ironstone- a very common and annoying occurrence. I don't see the characteristic theropod texture, so until a more knowledgeable forum member provides their input, just say it is part of a bone from a hadrosaur and Ceratopsian. 

Where is the general area the bone was found? There are many formations exposed in the Alberta badlands, and knowing the general area is very helpful when it comes to identifying the exact species.

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MOVED TO FOSSIL ID.   ;)

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Looks like a right frontal of a small dinosaur, although I'm not sure which kind. Could you share more pictures? 

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