I suspect Michelinia - from the Lower Carboniferous.
Regards,
John
Dr John Nudds,
Programme Director, Geography Geology Degree,
Senior Lecturer, Palaeontology,
School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road,
MANCHESTER M13 9PL
UK
Tel. + 44 161 275 7861
See Selden, P.A. and Nudds, J.R. 2012. Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems, 2nd edition, Manson Publishing.
http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781840761603
Nudds, J.R and Selden, P.A. 2008. Fossil Ecosystems of North America. Manson Publishing.
http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781840760880
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A crate of long undisturbed historical collections has provided this specimen with no data or provenance or identification. We are at a loss as to what it is and would appreciate any thoughts on the specimen. It is not calcareous.
Dr Matthew A Parkes
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