barefootgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I went out for a quick hunt today and found a really nice sized Ptychodus, my biggest one to date. Unfortunately, it was pretty banged up but it was still a nice find and I'm looking forward to finding more of this size. The smaller brown ptychodus was my biggest one till today. Can someone please tell me if I am correct in saying this is a mortoni. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That's a Large Marge for sure! I like the patterning too "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...
barefootgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 That's a Large Marge for sure! I like the patterning too Thanks Auspex! In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That is huge! Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekCrawler Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Wow ,you weren't kidding.Can you say ba,ba,ba,,biscuit.Great find girl!There has to be more around that area.Be persistent and keep a lookin.That was one muy grande fish right there. The teeth of Ptychodus mortoni are easily distinguished from all other Texas species of Ptychodus by the presence of a high conical cusp with radiating occlusal ridges. Looks like you have a winner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks everyone. When i saw it I was shocked at the size. It is a Ptychodus Mortoni correct? In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 It is a Ptychodus Mortoni correct? Your right. You either have small hands, or that thing is giant!! You live in the land of giant ptychodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 WOW, must be something in the water there! Have never seen any that large before... Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceH Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Quite nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks everyone! I cant wait to get out and find some more that size. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordpiney Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 they are awesome finds barefoot. thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traviscounty Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I couldn't see it well enough from your cell phone pic. That's definitely the one that fell out of my truck when I picked up that hitchhiker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Holy cow! That's HUGE!! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-Man Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks everyone. When i saw it I was shocked at the size. It is a Ptychodus Mortoni correct? Cool - size matters!!! What is geology? "Rocks for Jocks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa dino Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That looks great But if you don't mind It's not Dino so without looking to tupid What are we talking about here:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That looks great But if you don't mind It's not Dino so without looking to tupid What are we talking about here:blink: A very large tooth from a "crusher" shark. See http://www.oceansofkansas.com/Ptychodus.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy1971 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 WOW! That is Awesome! Great find Barefoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Eaton Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That is a good deal bigger than my largest finds. Pasting here for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks everyone! I cant wait to find more. Barry, Travis you need to get up here and help me. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ...Can someone please tell me if I am correct in saying this is a mortoni... I think you'd be correct calling it a "muffin". The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I think you'd be correct calling it a "muffin". That's funny, cause that's exactly what went through my head when I saw it. I had found a muffin top!! Hmmmmm.... are u out there planting fossils again John? In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That's funny, cause that's exactly what went through my head when I saw it. I had found a muffin top!! Hmmmmm.... are u out there planting fossils again John? ...nope. Been too busy picking them up, and you can be sure that I would hold on to a palm-sized Ptychodus mortoni- damaged, or not. It seems the Austin Chalk has been good to you. It's a wonderful find. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj aurora Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Absolutely awesome! Hope you find the rest of the mouthfull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 A very large tooth from a "crusher" shark. See http://www.oceansofkansas.com/Ptychodus.html That's ok Dino, I didn't even know they existed till I joined this forum and now I have some of my own Awesome finds barefoot, keep them coming!!! The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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