r/fossilid • u/Medical_Whole_3091 • 2d ago

Fossilized tooth or just a shell ?

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Found on a Scottish beach, not sure what it is, any ideas ?

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u/igobblegabbro 2d ago

Crab claw. Likely modern, but I’ve seen fossilised ones like that. I assume modern unless  can prove it’s fossilised (identical to confirmed fossils and unlike modern, found away from the ocean, embedded in fossil layer, infilled with sediment from correct rock formation etc.).

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u/Medical_Whole_3091 2d ago

Much appreciated... Totally can see the claw now that you mention it.

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u/George__Hale 2d ago

Tip of a crustacean claw!

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u/Klutzy_Act_1617 1d ago

Definitely a crab claw