New Members Beach lover Posted May 25 New Members Share Posted May 25 We found what we think might be a shark tooth on the beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama while on vacation and need help identifying it. Please help if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) It is a coral colony with an encrusting bryozoan. The "flower-shaped" parts are the corals. The "blanket" of tiny holes is the bryozoan. I can't tell from the photo if it is fossilized. Edited May 25 by Mark Kmiecik 1 3 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I think these are most likely modern but agree that it is uncertain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 56 minutes ago, Rockwood said: I think these are most likely modern but agree that it is uncertain. I'm also trying to figure out what is the black "stone?" to which they're attached. 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas.Dodson Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 42 minutes ago, Mark Kmiecik said: I'm also trying to figure out what is the black "stone?" to which they're attached. Piece of a bivalve is my best guess from what is seen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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