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2.9" Metasequoia (Metasequoia) Fossil - Montana
This is a 2 frond Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) fossil from the Muddy Creek Formation, Beaver Head County, Montana. The longest frond is 2.9"
The Metasequoia genus was considered extinct until a living population was discovered in China in 1941. This makes the dawn redwood a classic example of a living fossil.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
The Metasequoia genus was considered extinct until a living population was discovered in China in 1941. This makes the dawn redwood a classic example of a living fossil.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
SPECIES
Metasequoia occidentalis
LOCATION
Beaver Head County, Montana
FORMATION
Muddy Creek Formation
SIZE
2.9" longest frond, 4.2 x 3.1" rock
CATEGORY
ITEM
#110856
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