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Large Neuropteris In Concretion From Missouri
Stock Number  FPFMI04

Name:   Neuropteris sp.
Age:  Pennsylvanian
Formation:  Braidwood Formation
Location:  Johnson County, Missouri
Size:  Concretion is 4.0 inches long.

This is a nice specimen of Neuropteris sp. from the Pennsylvanian of Missouri. The fossil has been preserved in a siderite concretion. Both halves of the concretion are present. This is a large specimen for this particular site. The fossil exhibits fine detail. The venation of the seed fern is easily seen. The fossil has nice color and great contrast. This is a very displayable concretion containing a Neuropteris frond.