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LEAVES
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AUSTRALIA
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| Unusual Otozamites Fronds - Australian Cycad |
| Stock Number FPAU13 |
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Name:
Otozamites feistmantelli
Age: Jurassic
Formation: Durakai Formation
Location: Queensland, Australia
Size: Largest frond is about 4.2 inches long
Here is a very uncommon grouping of fossil plants from the Jurassic of Australia. On the plate are many fabulous fronds of Otozamites feistmantelli. Although this plant somewhat resembles a fossil fern, it is actually a rare cycad frond. These fronds exhibit fine detail - the individual leaflets are very distinct and easily seen. The gorgeous yellowish-orange coloration of the fossils is totally natural, and the plants contrast beautifully with the purplish-maroon matrix. The the fronds are well presented on the natural block of rock that also has fronds on the back side! This is a striking multiple example of rare Jurassic cycads from ''Down Under''.
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