John Hamilton Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I have seen pathological teeth with split tips but I was wondering if anyone has found pathological teeth with fused roots also? I found this little Carcharhinus sp. tooth that appears to have two roots and crowns that are fused. I apologize in advance for the photos but I just can't seem to get a quality shot with any of my cameras. I look forward to seeing any examples other forum members might have. Edited August 29, 2012 by John Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 That shark had a messed-up smile... This is a pretty rare pathology! "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...
John Hamilton Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 That shark had a messed-up smile... This is a pretty rare pathology! Thanks! It is my first patho to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Nice pathological tooth, i still need to find one... : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Very cool. I have a double tipped from Aurora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Nice pathological tooth, i still need to find one... Very cool. I have a double tipped from Aurora. Thanks for looking guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Your Welcome . : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks! It is my first patho to date. Keep it in a safe place: the chances of finding another like it are pretty close to zero! "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...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Really, how rare is it to find pathiological teeth? : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Really, how rare is it to find pathiological teeth? Split-tips, gnarly twisted blades, stuff like that, are not all that rare. Two crowns fused at the root...I've never found one (and back in the day, I found thousands and thousands of teeth). "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...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks Auspex, I will keep my eye out for those. I hope I find one one day. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitivePast Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Great find John. I have seen fused shark tooth roots with the otodus teeth from Africa but I can't recall seeing any from North America. http://www.primitivepast.com https://www.facebook.com/PrimitivePast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multicusp Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Patho Auriculatus teeth tend to be severly deformed. I have found maybe 5 of those in about 20 years so the odds for finding a true patho are about 1 in a few thousand which is some serious collecting. I guess if you collect long enough and in many different places you increase your chances to find one, still rare amoung the rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) I REALLY want to find any type of pathio teeth...anyone else have pathio teeth they can show... Edited August 30, 2012 by Survivor : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Keep it in a safe place: the chances of finding another like it are pretty close to zero! It is already snug in the gem case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Great find John. I have seen fused shark tooth roots with the otodus teeth from Africa but I can't recall seeing any from North America. Thanks! It doesn't show very good in the pics but the crowns fused also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilselachian Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks! It doesn't show very good in the pics but the crowns fused also. Great find John. I have seen fused shark tooth roots with the otodus teeth from Africa but I can't recall seeing any from North America. It's been years since I've seen the tooth but an east coast fossil shark collector has two meg teeth with the roots fused together. If I recall correctly, it was found somewhere along the Calvert Cliff areas of Maryand. It's not a large example but unlike anything I've ever seen elsewhere. Maybe this will "ring a bell" with someone in the area who can provide a picture. I saw the tooth at one of the fossil clubs in the Maryland/Virginia area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S233 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would like to see that picture, i hope someone can find it. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multicusp Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'll dig a few strange pathos out and get some pic's up, and kudos to John for his tooth up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S233 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I will be happy to see your pics multicusp. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) If you go back into the older threads in Member Collections, you will find one on pathologic specimens which shows a lot of shark teeth. I did a search for it but it didn't come up. It's been a while since it got a bump (sometime last year or early this year?). Edit: I found that thread. If you're into pathologies, check this out: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php/topic/3757-tooth-and-bone-pathologies/page__hl__pathologies I REALLY want to find any type of pathio teeth...anyone else have pathio teeth they can show... Edited October 21, 2012 by siteseer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Here is a fussed patho I posted on here a few months ago. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haizahnjager Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 How about a sand tiger-cusped Carcharocles angustidens? When I found this tooth, I thought the blade was sheared because there was so much "extra" root. Definitely one of the oddest pathos I've ever found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donckey Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) I have seen pathological teeth with split tips but I was wondering if anyone has found pathological teeth with fused roots also? I found this little Carcharhinus sp. tooth that appears to have two roots and crowns that are fused. I apologize in advance for the photos but I just can't seem to get a quality shot with any of my cameras. I look forward to seeing any examples other forum members might have. Hi I do not have pathological teeth with fused roots. But I like to show you a pathological tooth from Marocco. You see the little dip where the opposit tooth did penetrate. It tells me that the tooth must have been in de front row and that it stayed there for a while. You agree? Edited December 19, 2012 by donckey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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