M.Mark Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Two days ago I bought this nice fossil for a very convenient price at a local shop. Unfortunately, the seller could not remember key informations about this specimen, but he told me that it probably was Pecopteris and came from Germany. I want to identify it for a proper display alongside my other Carboniferous fossils, but I need again some help from a more experienced collector. In my opinion it is very similar, if not identical, to an other Acitheca (Pecopteris) polymorpha specimen I previously identified on an old topic thanks to this wonderful community. It may be the same plant, but I'm not sure. I am also skeptical about its German origin, is it reliable? Here is the upper side of the fossil: Pinnules detail from the other side (not exceptional quality, but I tried to make them more clear with a flashlight) Thanks in advance for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Looks pecopteris to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 @fiddlehead @paleoflor Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 And to me. Pecopteris is found in Germany quite commonly, so i can't see why a dealer would lie about it. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Mark Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks everyone for your kindness, I don't think the dealer intentionally wanted to give wrong informations, he literally told me that he could not recall the data of this fossil in particular (it was on display inside a big box with many other fossils from all over the world). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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