Washed up on the beach

[UB]

I found this washed up on the beach on the East Coast of Florida. Any ideas what it is? It appear to be a bone or an antler.
Thanks

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[archman]

Dang, I used to know what those were. We have bones exactly like that lying around our wildlife collection. I'll go with turtlebone, for now.

 

[Rick Murchison]

Dang, I used to know what those were. We have bones exactly like that lying around our wildlife collection. I'll go with turtlebone, for now.

This aging business must be catching. My initial thought was "I've seen those..." and that once upon a time I could tell you what it was. But I'm sure having a flameout between the ears on it now
Rick

 

[UB]

Dang, I used to know what those were. We have bones exactly like that lying around our wildlife collection. I'll go with turtlebone, for now.

If you find out anything new let me know. This thing is driving me crazy

It would make sense that it is a turtle bone due to the amount of turtles that lay their eggs on East Central Florida beaches.

 

[waynne fowler]

I believe that what you have is a turtle bone.. I think that it is from the underarmor?
I seem to recall this structure from a museum exhibit, some years ago, in seattle dealing with sea turtles. I'm NOT an expert or even a qualified layman just working off of memory.... TIFWIW....not much

 

[devolution365]

Yep. Apparently it's called the hypoplastron.
http://www.jaxshells.org/919za.htm

 

[archman]

Yep. Apparently it's called the hypoplastron.
http://www.jaxshells.org/919za.htm

Good job Erica. Hypoplastron. Such a pretty word.

 

[UB]

Thanks - you guys are the best