MB331
Calycites sp.
Morphotype
Locality
McAbee
Order
Family
Name
Calycites
sp.
Publication
Wehr, 1995
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.
Old Names
Organ
Winged seed
Higher Taxonomy
Dicot
Rarity Scale
Rare
Specimen Number
Unnumbered
Holomorphotype
Yes
Collection ID
TRU
Morphotype Comments
Winged seed
Specimen Comments
Only known from a single specimen at McAbee, but a number of them have been found at Republic.
