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Can anyone tell me what genus this fern belongs to?


Crankyjob21

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The fern belongs to the Pennsylvanian period. It was found in Missouri in the potsdam formation it’s around 4cm

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This looks like Alethopteris  sp. to me. 

 

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  • 3 months later...

Nice specimen!

 

 

Mark.

 

Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them!

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