Rock Hound Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) A couple of Lee Creek specimens. The Isurus Hastalis, has a slant length of 2 Inches. Edited July 10, 2022 by Rock Hound 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachy-pleuro-whatnot-odon Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 So I actually got these pieces a couple of weeks back already, but didn't have time to share them yet, due to the busy schedule our family's upcoming international move has left me in. They're my main purchases from the recent Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Minerals and Fossil fair (on which I hope to write a post before too long) and consist of a Zarafasaura oceanis elasmosaur propodial on the one hand, and a nicely sizeable though incomplete Dakosaurus sp. tooth from the French Boulonnais on the other. The former, the propodial, is especially interesting, as I haven't seen loose paddle bones of this species for sale before, most of them being part of complete (restored or otherwise) paddles that, though impressive, are outside of my price and space range. The Dakosaurus-tooth, on the other hand, is my second specimen, but a rare find all the same. I bought it because it's got better enamel than my first specimen. And while it's less complete than my first specimen, the second is more massive. I included a photograph for comparison... 5 'There's nothing like millions of years of really frustrating trial and error to give a species moral fibre and, in some cases, backbone' -- Terry Pratchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Hound Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 A Trifecta of Mako species, from my last 2 shipments: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Just arrived. I've wanted one of these "flying bugs" for a while, and I negotiated a good price. As these are fairly common, I did not want to settle for a midget, so went with a near 4 incher. This is the kind of prep I doubt I will ever attain. Part of me bought this for my appreciation of prep alone. 11 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Another arrival, this one from the red Baoshan material. A near complete harpetid, but I don’t have the literature to identify it to genus and species. 5 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Gonna add my own Trilo I bought recently! I've always wanted a trilo, and this one was priced very well, and despite being small, is very detailed! 8 Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Hound Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 21 hours ago, Kane said: Just arrived. I've wanted one of these "flying bugs" for a while, and I negotiated a good price. As these are fairly common, I did not want to settle for a midget, so went with a near 4 incher. This is the kind of prep I doubt I will ever attain. Part of me bought this for my appreciation of prep alone. That is so nice. Congratulations!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Kane said: Another arrival, this one from the red Baoshan material. A near complete harpetid, but I don’t have the literature to identify it to genus and species. A new paper was just published with updated systematics on some of the Baoshan trilobites. The harpetids are not covered in detail, but hopefully will be addressed in a subsequent paper. For comparison: Sheng 1974 described and figured Dubhglasina [=Sinoharpes] yunnanensis and Hibbertia aff. sanctacrucensis from Baoshan. text & figures from: Sheng, X.F. 1974 The Ordovician Trilobites from Western Yunnan and its Stratigraphical Significance. In: 中国奥陶系划分和对比. [Subdivision and Correlation of the Ordovician System in China.] Geological Publishing House, Beijing, pp. 96-140 Fortey, R.A., Wernette, S.J., Hughes, N.C. 2022 Revision of F.R.C. Reed’s Ordovician Trilobite Types from Myanmar (Burma) and Western Yunnan Province, China. Zootaxa, 5162(4):301-356 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Not a fossil, but it did come in the mail. My wife got me this cool t-shirt, with my FF tag name. I mentioned before how I spelled it wrong when I started, used an “I” instead of a “U”, so she kept it that way. I love this, and can wear it at the Fossil shows that I go too. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Hound Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Sold as Isurus Hastalis, but if it's Plicatilis that's perfectly fine. 2 & 11/16 Inches on the Longest Slant Measurement. Or 2.6875 Inches. This shark had a mouth full of daggers. Prey Facing: Tongue Facing: Edited July 18, 2022 by Rock Hound 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM BUCKLEY Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 1:37 PM, Nimravis said: Not a fossil, but it did come in the mail. My wife got me this cool t-shirt, with my FF tag name. I mentioned before how I spelled it wrong when I started, used an “I” instead of a “U”, so she kept it that way. I love this, and can wear it at the Fossil shows that I go too. I love it! 1 AVOCATIONAL PALEONTOLOGIST STROKE SURVIVOR CANCER SURVIVOR CURMUDGEON "THERE IS A VERY FINE LINE BETWEEN AVOCATIONAL PALEONTOLOGY AND MENTAL ILLNESS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 12:47 PM, TOM BUCKLEY said: I love it! Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 5:37 PM, Nimravis said: Not a fossil, but it did come in the mail. My wife got me this cool t-shirt, with my FF tag name. I mentioned before how I spelled it wrong when I started, used an “I” instead of a “U”, so she kept it that way. I love this, and can wear it at the Fossil shows that I go too. That is so brilliant! What a splendid gift from your wifey! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Tidgy received a parcel via @Darktooth Dave, part of Doren's legacy, the overburden from Lots of interesting bits from several geological periods, many Phyla and quite a selection of countries ; Tidgy is very proud and happy with her victory. 9 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: That is so brilliant! What a splendid gift from your wifey! Thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josesaurus rex Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Hello, today I received the first tooth of triceratops (or should I say indeterminate ceratopsid? Please correct me), I attach photos of the detail of the enamel surface, which I took with the macro lens of the last photo Just a doubt. I'm not sure that part of the tooth is the top, so to speak. Will it be the tip part? Edited July 22, 2022 by Josesaurus rex 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Josesaurus rex said: Hello, today I received the first tooth of triceratops (or should I say indeterminate ceratopsid? Please correct me), I attach photos of the detail of the enamel surface, which I took with the macro lens of the last photo Just a doubt. I'm not sure that part of the tooth is the top, so to speak. Will it be the tip part? Correct ceratopsid and it is the top half of the crown. Nice detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josesaurus rex Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Troodon said: Correct ceratopsid and it is the top half of the crown. Nice detail. Hello, thank you very much for the reply. With the following information, is it possible to know if this tooth is of something more than an indet ceratopside? In the original post it said it was found in the Hell Creek Formation of Powder River County, MT. I didn't ask this in the forum before I bought it because it was immediate purchase and I didn't want to miss the opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Josesaurus rex said: Hello, thank you very much for the reply. With the following information, is it possible to know if this tooth is of something more than an indet ceratopside? In the original post it said it was found in the Hell Creek Formation of Powder River County, MT. I didn't ask this in the forum before I bought it because it was immediate purchase and I didn't want to miss the opportunity No, teeth from large bodied Ceratopsian like Triceratops spp, Torosaurus, or other undescribed ones are indistinguishable from one another. Most every seller calls them Triceratops because it aids the sales pitch. Of the Ceratopsian skulls found Triceratops by far is the most common one discovered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsAreDinosaurs Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Two new Kem Kem dinosaur teeth! I was looking to add an abelisaurid premax to my collection for a while, and I was happy to find this pretty nice one (17mm) here on this forum (thanks, @Pixpaleosky!) The second tooth (1.6 mm) belongs to an indeterminate theropod. Another one of those teeth that might or might not be dromaeosaurid. The tooth is small, recurved, compressed and there is a obvious difference in serration density (22.5/5mm mesial (extrapolated from a 3 mm measurement) and 16.5/5mm distal). The mesial carina is damaged, but does appear to show a twist. These pictures are not the greatest, but in real life this tooth has a very nice pinkish brown colour. Quite happy with these two little teeth! Edited July 22, 2022 by BirdsAreDinosaurs 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josesaurus rex Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Troodon said: No, teeth from large bodied Ceratopsian like Triceratops spp, Torosaurus, or other undescribed ones are indistinguishable from one another. Most every seller calls them Triceratops because it aids the sales pitch. Of the Ceratopsian skulls found Triceratops by far is the most common one discovered Ohh, wow, your argument is very reasonable. Anyway whatever it is, I'm happy with the fossil, thank you very much for the goodwill in explaining, as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Added these pieces of Burmite with inclusions to my collection 2 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhysicist Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Got some new pearly (great) whites from southern Peru, all from the Pisco formation (Early Pliocene, some of the oldest GWs). I've been looking for some juvenile teeth for some time (left two), the lower juvie is ~1" slant, the blue/white one is 1 3/4" slant. I'm very happy with all of them, but especially the white and blue one - I don't believe I've seen many GWs with those colors, it almost looks like bone valley! 1 1 "Argumentation cannot suffice for the discovery of new work, since the subtlety of Nature is greater many times than the subtlety of argument." - Carl Sagan "I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there." - Richard Feynman Collections: Hell Creek Microsite | Hell Creek/Lance | Dinosaurs | Sharks | Squamates | Post Oak Creek | North Sulphur River | Lee Creek | Aguja | Permian | Devonian | Triassic | Harding Sandstone Instagram: @thephysicist_tff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Picked this one up for ridiculously cheap, and I can't help but grow my fascination for all these Baoshan trilobites. This looks like a Nileus sp. to me, although I have not dug into the literature to confirm it. I also received my new replacement Paasche AECR today, so I can get back to prepping again. 1 5 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganeura Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) So I recently bought some fossils from @Harry Pristis, and despite USPS managing to temporarily lose a package over what should’ve been a very short delivery given the distance - all the fossils arrived in one piece, and with Harry’s permission, I had to share! So to start off is this gorgeous Gomphothere (Tetralophodon) Milk Tooth from China: Next is this really, really cool American Mastodon cusp, and then next to the Gomph tooth cause wow the sizing is crazy - I didn't realize how big a baby tooth would be compared to a full sized tooth: Next up are two gorgeous shark teeth - a Mako (C. Hastalis) and Great White (C. Carcharias), both of which I love the coloring on, the GW reminds me of the beach with the brown and blue: Next is this very pretty, and small Manatee tooth: Then a really gorgeous Bison p3: A very cool paleolama tooth: An awesome deciduous Equus tooth: And finally, both parts of a snook fin spine, which I didn’t even know existed before this, and they’re really cool looking: Edited July 29, 2022 by Meganeura 5 Fossils? I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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