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 | Morphotype: RP239 Name (Author): Calycites sp. Organ: Winged seed Rarity: Rare Family: Compositae? Order: Uncertain Specimen #: UWBM 97095 Category: Holomorphotype Diagnostic Features: Ovoid to rounded seed with up to six wings emanating from it. Overall shape is reminiscent of a badminton shuttlecock. Wings are entire margined with a stronger central vein and weaker parallel veins that originate at the base of the wing and then branch to form a reticulate venation pattern towards the margin and distal end of the wing. Higher Taxon: Source of Name: Wehr, 1995 Publication Pages: Collected By: Collection ID: UWBM Morphotype Description: Comments: View other specimens of this morphotype |
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