Looks very worn by wave action. I'd say some species of whale, but no idea beyond that. David ________________________________ From: The Natural Science Collections Association discussion list [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Freedman, Jan (COMMUNITY SERVICES) [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 14 July 2011 09:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Tooth Hi All, Just a quick one - someone brought in this tooth which was found washed up on a beach at Wembry (near Plymouth). It is quite well worn, and I have an idea, but cant say for sure! Anyone know what it may be? Many thanks! Jan[cid:82C91E42176B3E47A74B9EC7F64B5849@plymouth.gov.uk] [cid:E5A795AFBFA5274BB74F388785CA62B7@plymouth.gov.uk] [cid:920FE7A8C978B4458E2BBF3D03D2BAC8@plymouth.gov.uk] Jan Freedman Acting Keeper of Natural History Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AJ Tel: 01752 30 4774 W: www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk<UrlBlockedError.aspx> ________________________________ BEST ACHIEVING COUNCIL OF THE YEAR PLYMOUTH - HOST CITY FOR THE AMERICA'S CUP WORLD SERIES, 10 - 18 SEPTEMBER 2011 ________________________________ IMPORTANT: This e-mail (including any attachments to it) is strictly confidential and intended solely for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential or sensitive information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy or distribute it to any other person or take any action in reliance. If you have received it in error, please notify your system manager and the sender as soon as possible and then delete it from your system.