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Pennsylvanian Teeth


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Two teeth from the Pennsylvanian (late Carboniferous) of McCulloch County, Texas.

Each is only partially complete, but I believe enough exists for ID to genus.

Both teeth are from the Adams Branch Limestone, Canyon Group, Missouri Series (Pennsylvanian Period). Found along with a large variety of typical marine invertebrates.

I believe the larger tooth is a Deltodus. But let me know what you think.

The smaller tooth with three prongs has me stumped. I have quite a few books but so far have not found any exact matches.

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The top appears to be a crusher tooth of some sort, possibly Sandalodus.

The bottom is the tip of Peripristis.

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The top appears to be a crusher tooth of some sort, possibly Sandalodus.

The bottom is the tip of Peripristis.

Peripristis, of course! It looked so familiar. I have at least one or two more complete specimens from another site. The small size and fragmental preservation had me scratching my head.

Have to look up the other one. Thanks a bunch.

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