RP239d

Calycites sp. Crane

Morphotype
Locality
Republic
Order
Family
Undetermined
Name
Calycites sp. Crane
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
Uncommon
Specimen Number
UWBM 71082b
Holomorphotype
No
Collection ID
UWBM
Morphotype Comments
Specimen Comments