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All, Just a brief note to thank all of those who suggested possible identifications for the "mystery skull" photos I posted to the list last week: http://www.oceansofkansas.com/temp4.html Along with some useful suggestions, the responses have also included: "What the hell?" "Looks like a Chia-Pet to me." "ABSOLUTELY WEIRD AND WONDERFUL." "How about a reptilian platypus?" "It's pretty cool whatever it is." "Awesome fossil!" I've added three new pictures --- close-ups of the spikes and the skull... sorry for the poor focus on some portions..it is difficult to find a flat area to photograph under the microscope. I'm still looking for a positive ID. Regards, Mike Everhart Adjunct Curator of Paleontology Sternberg Museum of Natural History Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS www.oceansofkansas.com - The Book --------------------------------------------------------- > All, > The apparent muzzle of a small skull with a partial covering of > 'spiky' dermal bone was recovered recently from the basal Greenhorn > Limestone (Middle Cenomanian) in Russell County, Kansas (USA). The > layer from which it was collected is a near-shore marine deposit, but > may include some terrestial material. > > I've put pictures of the specimen up on the web here: > http://www.oceansofkansas.com/temp4.html > > ... and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have an idea > what it is... > >
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