Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri

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Description

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Family: Neurodontopteridaceae Genus: Macroneuropteris (Cleal et al., 1990) Species: Macroneuropteris scheuchzeri (Hoffmann) Two samples of large, partial pinnules with thin lateral veins and prominent medial vein.

Specifications

Object nameMacroneuropteris scheuchzeri
IDUNB-2020-0257
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Plantae
Phylum:
Tracheophyta
CompositionMudstone
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Carboniferous
Subperiod:
Pennsylvanian
Epoch:
Middle Pennsylvanian
Age:
Westphalian
Numeric age315 Mya
OriginMazon Creek, Illinois, U.S.A.
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 0.6cm x 4.4cm x 3.8cm
  • 1cm x 5.1cm x 3.3cm

Map of Origin