Help identifying this "bone"

Hey guys,

I was at the beach the other day here on Crete Island, Greece and I found this odd thing.

It feels like bone and it is approximately 3-4 cm long, but I don't know what it is and couldn't find anything on google either.

Thank you!

a reply to: Hellas

Looks like a very worn rib...could be anything
I love Crete...wonderful peaceful place

Initial guess would be a small rib bone, maybe from a cat or small dog? (sorry, thats not very exciting!)

a reply to: AndyMayhew

a reply to: BlueJacket

Thank you guys. I never thought of a rib bone. Yes not very exciting, but at least I have an idea what it could be

a reply to: Hellas

In my opinion, not a bone. It is the outer edge of a bivalve shell.
If you look at the upper end of it in the second photo, you can see the hinge that fastens to the other half of the shell.

a reply to: butcherguy

I agree.

a reply to: butcherguy

That was my guess as well .

I think it is a trom bone. That's a rare find, as troms have been extinct for quite awhile...

originally posted by: butcherguy
a reply to: Hellas

In my opinion, not a bone. It is the outer edge of a bivalve shell.
If you look at the upper end of it in the second photo, you can see the hinge that fastens to the other half of the shell.

Hm, could be, although it's pretty rounded and I don't know how this would fit the description.

a reply to: Hellas

Imagine if it was one of these?!

originally posted by: Kandinsky
a reply to: Hellas

Imagine if it was one of these?!

That would be really cool!