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Looks like the second or third rib (probably) from a whale because of =
the curvature and the shape of the vertebral head and the broad base =
which would attach to the sternum with cartilage. Not sure if this is =
from a young whale. They don't have fully developed ribs which can be =
confusing as to where the rib is located in the rib cage. =20
Definitely not a radius or ulna from a whale. They are usually much =
straighter, thicker and often shorter.
Laurie Murison
Grand Manan, NB
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From: Kathleen MacAulay=20
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca=20
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:22 PM
Subject: [NatureNS] Whale bone question
In addition to the killdeer foraging on my survey beach, I found =
something else that I thought was a little unusual. The only thing I can =
think of for it to be is a whale bone - possibly the radius or ulna. I =
took a couple of photos, which you can view here. Click on the =
thumbnails for a larger image. The first is a side view to show its =
overall shape; note that the tape measure above the bone is extended to =
twenty inches, not centimeters. The second is more of an end view to =
show the slight twist midshaft. Can anyone confirm (or correct) my =
thoughts on what it is, or maybe even suggest a possible species?
Kathleen MacAulay
Milford Station=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Looks like the second or =
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(probably) from a whale because of the curvature and the shape of the =
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head and the broad base which would attach to the sternum with =
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Not sure if this is from a young whale. They don't have fully =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Definitely not a radius or ulna from a =
whale. =20
They are usually much straighter, thicker and often =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Laurie Murison</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Grand Manan, NB</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV> In addition to the killdeer foraging on my survey beach, I =
found=20
something else that I thought was a little unusual. The only thing I =
can think=20
of for it to be is a whale bone - possibly the radius or ulna. I took =
a couple=20
of photos, which you can view <A=20
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href=3D"http://www.flickr.com/photos/26123378@N03/tags/bones/">here</A>. =
Click=20
on the thumbnails for a larger image. The first is a side view to show =
its=20
overall shape; note that the tape measure above the bone is extended =
to twenty=20
inches, not centimeters. The second is more of an end view to show the =
slight=20
twist midshaft. Can anyone confirm (or correct) my thoughts on what it =
is, or=20
maybe even suggest a possible species?<BR><BR>Kathleen =
MacAulay<BR>Milford=20
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