Troutmask Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 This ia an object I found on a gravel path on the southern shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisc. I always thought it was a fossilized shark tooth, but after finding this discussion, I'm not as convinced as I once was. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Well, I do not blame you for thinking that it was the broken corner of a Meg with a bourlette separating the root and space where enamel used to exist... Hopefully , some one can provide a more reasonable possibility for the shape and texture of this fossil... but not me... might just be unidentifiable bone... so unsatisfying The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutmask Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Thanks for your input. I now know what a bourlette is. You're never too old to learn something new. Thanks. I am looking forward to reading other's opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Split out into it's own topic. Originally posted HERE. More eyes on a fresh topic. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark57 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 If that's not a meg fragment it's the best look-alike I have ever seen. Being on the east coast, I have seen plenty of worn megs with the enamel worn off and the "scar" where the bourlette used to be and they look exactly like yours. I am convinced this is a meg. How it got there is the question. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I'm also seeing a very worn, large shark tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agateyes Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Hello, I found a few of these myself, most likely in the same general area. I was told that it did look like a Meg piece, but no guarantee. There’s a lot of different glacier sediment throughout the state and many have things have been discovered that didn’t originate from our locale. I would suggest reaching out to the geological museum in Madison, they have helped me with a few odd pieces in the past. It’s a cool piece for sure, Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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