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Dr. Sukhendu Mukhopadhyay posted a new specimen in the group FOSSILblitz from the myFOSSIL app 3 years, 7 months ago
3 years, 7 months ago3 years, 7 months agoDr. Sukhendu Mukhopadhyay has contributed specimen mFeM 86805 to myFOSSIL!
Dr. Sukhendu Mukhopadhyay posted a new specimen in the group FOSSILblitz from the myFOSSIL app 3 years, 7 months ago
Dr. Sukhendu Mukhopadhyay has contributed specimen mFeM 86805 to myFOSSIL!
Fossil stingray barb?
the base attachment is confusing. it looks as if it was a spine made of bone that was integrated into a vertebrate’s body. not sure crabs have that in their claw articulation. and stingrays supposedly have detachable barbs, instead of something that appears to be permanently attached like so
I’m gonna do a spot of research, I’d like to get back to this fossil as it’s grabbed my attention
@leonardo-miranda the specimen has been cleaned further so that the basal part could be visualized properly. Upon cleaning a hooked base with an area of articulation is revealed, which draws my attention in favour of a left lower crab claw. Few more recent photos are attached that may help you to conclude. Thank you.
Salt water catfish spine