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David Hanes posted a new specimen. 2 years, 8 months ago
2 years, 8 months ago2 years, 8 months agoDavid Hanes has contributed specimen mFeM 60353 to myFOSSIL!
David Hanes posted a new specimen. 2 years, 8 months ago
David Hanes has contributed specimen mFeM 60353 to myFOSSIL!
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Gorgeous specimen, @David-Hanes. Unfortunately, the scale bar is a little out of focus; updating the images would really improve this entry.
Sam,
I can improve the images now. This is an exceptional find from the Tolar Stevens site, Booneville.
So, which images would pass the bar, and which images need to replaced? Can I use a non metric ruler for the images? This fossil has a lot of curves and rounded structure. The vertebra is about 2.5″s in height and 3.0″s in length.
Dave
Sam,
How do I delete the 4 older images?
From the size and age, it is probably Deinosuchus
That’s a good guess. I was not able to find any other crocodilian vertebrae or related bone near where I found this specimen.
I found other large reptilian vertebrae in the fossil field…..
Dave
If you don’t mind I will make some small changes to your classification and then mark it as research grade.
Excellent! You can make those changes.
David T. Dockery III recently (2016) wrote a comprehensive book on Mississipi geology and paleontology. He worked with George Phillips, MMNS, and Dr. Dockery wrote about the “Coffee Sand” stratigraphy.
Dave
See also specimen 60619