I know, it is very fragmentary (3 pictures on the top), but it is very similar to the amiiform basioccipital, figured by Cavin et al., 2007 (also on the figure).
Any opinions are welcome!
Regards;
Márton
Hello,
Size is probable 2 cm?! I would check parasphenoid and frontal bones, too. This bone is more symmetrical.
best regards, Matija
to Adriana Lopez-Arbarello: no pores, no aortal facets. The specimen is very fragmentary, and it only resembles me to an amiid basioccipital. :(
to Matija Križnar: size is nearly 2 cm, correct :) a basioccipital is also symmetrical in dorsal/ventral view, isn't it? But anyway, I will check the bones aforementioned by You, thank You :)
If the suture towrads the parasphenoid is real, a basioccipital would be my first guess as well, but, as Adriana said, It's missing some crucial features. Basi maybe, amiiform, not so much.
I just re-checked the specimen, and I cannot see any sutures on it :( Maybe it is not a fish remain at all... Anyway: thank You for let me know Your opinion :)
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