Chippewa Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hello. This small fossil was found on the beach in Northeast Florida. Any help with ID is appreciated! It is an odd shape, and it has two holes about 1/16 " that go through it - one on each side of the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertman Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Can't really tell what it is but cool find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This is a mesethmoid from a tuna or mackerel. These are commonly called "bonito noses" because they come from the front end of the fish's skull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 That is an uncommonly fine example: most are pretty thoroughly worn. "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...
Chippewa Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Wow, it never ceases to amaze me the knowledge base out there among our members. Thanks a lot Al Dente - I'll read up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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