New Members julimander Posted May 25 New Members Share Posted May 25 hello, I’m new here but I was wondering if this is a fossil I’ve found of the shore in Maui? It resembles a tooth, I’m not sure if shark or some other creature, it feels like stone and I’m not too familiar with fossils so I’m not sure if it’s just a cool shaped rock/coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brevicollis Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) Hello, This piece first appears to be a shark tooth from some angles, But its way to thick and hollow for a shark tooth or any other tooth in this sice For comparison, one of my shark teeth fron the same angles : See the difference ? There is also no enamel and tooth structure, and because its thick, hollow, and has the shape of one, I would say, without beeing an expert, that this is crab claw. Crab claws are usually hollow, a bit curved, and have whatever this is called in english, some species have more or less of them on their claws : Thats why I see a crab claw here. Lets hear, what other members have to say, if I could be wrong or something like that. Edited May 25 by Brevicollis 1 3 Are good signatures really that important ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Hi, I agree with all your explanation and determination. Coco 1 ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemipristis Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 crab claw 2 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' George Santayana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I agree with crab claw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members julimander Posted May 25 Author New Members Share Posted May 25 very cool! thank you guys for your help 🦀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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