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Rare species Mariopteris robusta liana like climber fern & Calamites fossil !

$ 11.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • pre dinosaur fossil: Fossil plant
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: New

    Description

    My genuine specimens will be delivered with a "Certificate of authenticity, age and origin"  and scientific papers allowing plant identification !
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    Specimen:
    Very Rare mariopterid species:
    Mariopteris robusta
    KIDSTON
    &
    Calamites sp.
    fossils
    Locality:
    All accurate data will be provided with the specimen
    Stratigraphy:
    Upper Carboniferous, Middle Pennsylvanian, Westphalian A
    Age:
    ca. 305- 310 Mya,
    Matrix dimensions:
    ca. 11,0 x 8,0 x 2,0 cm ( white square - scale bar on pictures is 1,0 x 1,0 cm)
    Description:
    Very Rare mariopterid species:
    Mariopteris robusta
    KIDSTON
    -
    coal age liana like climber mariopterid fern fossil !
    Mariopteridaceae
    seed ferns (Pteridosperms) group contains two genera, Marioptris and Karinopteris.
    Mariopteris
    is a form genus for relatively small compact fronds which are bifurcated twice.
    The pinnules are tongue-shaped to assymmetrically triangular in outline with a distinct basal lobe (at least the pinnules closest to the main axes). Although it is clear that most mariopterids are seed ferns, their natural affinity remains unclear. Karinopterids obviously had a climbing growth habit. This species, like other Karinopteroids and Mariopteroids, had a vine- to liana-like growth habit and climbed with specialized climber hooks.
    Systematic:
    Division:                Tracheophyta (Sphenopsida)
    Kingdom:               Chlorobiota
    Plantae
    Family:                  Mariopteridaceae
    Genus:                   Mariopteris (Zeiller 1878)
    Species:
    Mariopteris robusta
    KIDSTON