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Sam Crisanti posted a new specimen. 7 years ago
7 years ago7 years agoSam Crisanti has contributed specimen mFeM 53140 to myFOSSIL!
Sam Crisanti posted a new specimen. 7 years ago
Sam Crisanti has contributed specimen mFeM 53140 to myFOSSIL!
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Hi, @sam-crisanti – Cool specimen! What featured helped you identify it as a whale vertebra? I’ll tag in one of our local experts to check on your identification, @jeanette-pirlo.
Talk to you soon,
Jen
It certainly looks cetacean-like. this is because cetaceans have more rounded verts, almost compressed, with the spinal canal usually getting worn away quickly when the processes break off. They also have that characteristic circular/ring banding seen in image 3. cool stuff!