Auspex Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I hope you don't take this the wrong way but did you buy it or collect it?ed Certainly no offense taken; I'm a shameless buyer (not that I have many options, since (1) I specialize in bird fossils, and (2) I work 80 hours a week. Maybe someday... "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isurus90064 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 This is what I would loooove to have in my collection but don't ..... and I think it's abvious why :-) It's Edestus giganteus and from the tip of any of the teeth to the bottom of the jaw is over 5 inches. The entire piece is about 10-11 inches long. It's in the American Museum iof Natural History Collection and I believe to date it's the only specimen of Edestus giganteus found. Fossil shark teeth from all over: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/2380-extraordinary-common-teeth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isurus90064 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 .. forgot to upload :-) Fossil shark teeth from all over: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/2380-extraordinary-common-teeth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 for a second there i thought it was yours i had to look for a second and then saw what you wrote above, lol yes i would love to have one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Given what I've seen of his collection, I wouldn't have been all that surprised if it was his! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 very very nice what is the first fossil if i may ask? Dire wolf upper jaw . It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 sweet man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 .. forgot to upload :-) Wow, that Edestus is spectacular. Here's another one of my favorite teeth, it's a 4 15/16" meg from Meherrin River, NC. Bourlette is intact, which in itself is pretty rare. I love the color on this one. Thanks, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow, that Edestus is spectacular. Here's another one of my favorite teeth, it's a 4 15/16" meg from Meherrin River, NC. Bourlette is intact, which in itself is pretty rare. I love the color on this one. Thanks, Eddie yea i love the red teeth for some reason and i like the red teeth with the brown or black roots even more, great tooth!!!! and i just noticed that your root has those stretch like markings on it, i like it even more lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isurus90064 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 NICE! love it, absolutely stunning .... Fossil shark teeth from all over: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/2380-extraordinary-common-teeth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon1 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 When it comes to large V-shaped bourlette's, I get weak in the knees! The bourlette itself is my favorite part of any meg tooth, followed of course by sharp serrations. I also like nutrient whole's that are usually dead center location of the root. I also like the roots that have those rare nubs on the sides. I also like smooth enamel that is free of the stress cracks. I also... well I guess the question is, what don't I like about shark teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon1 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow, that Edestus is spectacular. Here's another one of my favorite teeth, it's a 4 15/16" meg from Meherrin River, NC. Bourlette is intact, which in itself is pretty rare. I love the color on this one. Thanks, Eddie This tooth looks mighty familiar, wasn't it pictured/featured in the book, Megalodon- Hunting the Hunter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 This tooth looks mighty familiar, wasn't it pictured/featured in the book, Megalodon- Hunting the Hunter? Thanks everyone. The tooth wasn't in the book, but I did get it from the diver who found a few of the similarly colored teeth pictured in the book. That's a great book, btw, some unbelievable teeth in there. My book fell apart after a couple months, though. Either I wore it out looking at it so much or the printer didn't bind it very well. Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 no i dont own it, is it worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 no i dont own it, is it worth getting? Definitely worth the money if you like looking at shark teeth, especially some big-time teeth from some big-name collectors. I just wish it didn't fall apart so soon! Thanks, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon1 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I bought one to read, and another one to store away. I was lucky enough to get signed copies from the author. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilselachian Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Definitely worth the money if you like looking at shark teeth, especially some big-time teeth from some big-namecollectors. I just wish it didn't fall apart so soon! Thanks, Eddie This book is a "must have" for anyone with an interest in fossil shark teeth. The book contains some of the most spectacular photos of shark teeth that have been published. Fortunately, I've not had any problem with the book coming apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybodus Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have a few specimens of Edestus heinrichi in my collection and attached is a pic of the best - enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 That is exquisite! (And I don't even know what it is). "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have a few specimens of Edestus heinrichi in my collection and attached is a pic of the best - enjoy! wow that is great!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isurus90064 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 That's a fantastic fossil!! Fossil shark teeth from all over: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/2380-extraordinary-common-teeth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 WOOOOW KOF, Bill. Welcome to the forum, all new members www.ukfossils check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alopias Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 wonderfully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRB Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Ordovician, I seem to recall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Very attractive display fossil! Looks a bit like a Scaphite I have from the Fox Hills (Upper Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous). "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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