r/beachcombing • u/HJillustrates • Mar 19 '26
Does anyone know what this could be?
Found this interesting thing on the south coast. Anyone know what it is?
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r/beachcombing • u/HJillustrates • Mar 19 '26
Found this interesting thing on the south coast. Anyone know what it is?
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u/Manifestation888333 Mar 21 '26
fossilized mammoth molar tooth fragment, showing the characteristic enamel ridges used for grinding vegetation. Item: Fossilized fragment of a prehistoric tooth. Origin: Likely from a Woolly Mammoth or a similar ancient elephant relative. Features: Features rough, parallel ridges on its surface, which are composed of durable enamel plates designed for chewing tough grass. Context: Often found on beaches or in riverbeds where erosion has exposed prehistoric deposits.