truceburner Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I picked up this odd vertebra in a stream environment in Austin, TX. It is missing one of the posterior transverse foramina altogether, and shows asymmetrical processes between left and right sides. I am unable to articulate any other pathologies other than to say it just ain't right. So, is this canine? Is the pathology likely the result of a defect from birth? Any thoughts appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truceburner Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Canidae or Cervidae, or something else altogether? Happy to provide more pictures if they would help with identification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truceburner Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Is it a dragon vert? It's a dragon vert, isn't it? Labeling as such until I hear otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Dragon as in fire breathing dragon?? How cool would that be!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truceburner Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Too cool to be real, literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 yes, unfortunately dragons are mythical but then so are many things like mermaids and unicorns, unless someone has one stashed somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitch1979 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) mermaids are mythical? :( ye, verts don't change (except for some 'erosion' by use) from birth Edited June 20, 2013 by Fitch1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truceburner Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 mermaids are mythical? :( ye, verts don't change (except for some 'erosion' by use) from birth Last call for help with an ID. Thanks y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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