Today at the Library was very productive, I had prepared questions for Gary which were answered during a 1:1. This was an opportunity for me to gather information for my first assignment and ongoing research. Gary with a sawfish blade Gary with an armadillo shell MY QUESTIONS 1. Determine the size of the fish? Generally, the head bones (usually found together) and vertibrae, alongside further skeletal analysis, will determine the weight/size of the fish. Weight: 10 - 11 lbs (4.5 - 5 kgs) Length: TBC Premaxillary ( Either of two bones located in front of and between the maxillary bones in the upper jaw of vertebrates) ? By piecing together other bones relating to a particular find with 3D modelling, it is possible to build an overall picture of a specific species, it's form and skeletal frame. Measurements of my object: 4 cm long x 2 cm deep x 1 cm thick. 2. How old is the bone? Possibly 1405 and no later than 1780 3. Whe...
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