This fossil has opening on both sides that mirror the other and are consistant with ocular orbits with one globe fossilized as well, nasal opening and oratory openings. There are teeth visable along both sides and in the area you would expect to see teeth. There are symmetrical features consistant with a mandible joint and a clear outline (from one side to the opposite side) of a mouth, which is where you can see the teeth. On the underside you can plainly see where the spinal column passed from vertebrae into the cranial cavity. There are three to four symmetrical bumps or skull formations centered between the sides and inline on center of the openings I mentioned earlier.
Dimensions
Length is approximately 9 to 9.5 inches, height is approximately 6 to 6.25 inches and sagittal measurement would probaly result in 3 to 4 inches at the thickest area.
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Fossiliferous Limestone Display Unknown Age Unknown Provenance Fossiliferous limestone sections often contain larger fossils or fossil traces. From the images; it appears this specimen has areas of an impression of some type of plant material or possible bone. In other areas a fossilized bone structure does appear to be a relief, set out from the matrix. Negligible color differences between the fossil and matrix. It is difficult to identify the form. If animalia: the form is a possible partial animal skull, with smaller teeth, as no denture is visible. This could be an example of an endochondral limb section; with interspersed geologic concretions or chert nodules. No apparent cracks across the fossil or matrix, with no filling or repairs noted. Approximate measurements: L 9.25" x H 6.25"; Sagittal measurement 3" to 4" at thickest area. Unknown weight. Unable to verify its authenticity from images. The item does not have excavation sight information or previous sales records. It is important to recognize local, state, and US federal laws and prohibitions of sale and shipment of Fossils and Paleontology items.
