Whale Ear Bone - Fossil show Description: Cholla (pronounced choy-a) Wood

Description: Cholla (pronounced choy-a) Wood is the inside skeleton of the cacti plant

These specimens are a type of mica known as phlogopite

They are popular for carvers

They are small and delicate

The tentacles made a flower like appearance

Whale Ear Bone - Fossil show Description: Cholla (pronounced choy-a) WoodProduct Title: Fossil Whale Ear Bone Scientific Name: Tympanic Bulla Origin: Florida, USA Era: Miocene Epoch (15 mya) Description: Whales rely on their sharp sense of hearing to navigate the depths of the ocean, to communicate, and find food. Scientists don't know what happened to these whales, but they suspect climate change had something to do with it. Pieces: 1 Small Approximate size for 1 piece: 80mm x 30mm x 30mm Approximate size for 1 piece: