Protoceratidae sp. ToothThis fossilized mammal tooth was laying in some gravel about 3 ft below the water-line. Although not conclusive, the tooth might belong to a member of the family Protoceratidae which was a group of animals resembling deer but more closely related to Camels. They had the distinguishing characteristic of a “slingshot” shaped horn on their snout.
Location
| Calvert County, Maryland, USA |
Species
| Protoceratidae sp. |
Age
| Miocene Epoch |
Formation
| Calvert Formation |
Category
| Land Mammal |
Length
| 3/4 inches |
ID | 1500 |
Member | xiphodan |
Date Added | 3/30/2005 |
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