Open AccessA New Species of Pennsylvanian Plant Fossil (Cyclopteris N.Sp.) from the Placid Shale Member, Brad Formation, Near Ranger, Eastland County, Texas
Author(s) -
Ryan Morgan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of paleobiology and paleontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2642-1283
DOI - 10.23880/ijpbp-16000116
Subject(s) - pennsylvanian , oil shale , paleontology , geology , archaeology , geography , structural basin
A new species of Cyclopteris sensu was discovered in the upper sandstone beds of the Placid Shale. New species is distinguished by chevronate veins present between major radiating veins characteristic of Cyclopteris. Discovery of this species expands this genus into the Carboniferous delta deposits of Central Texas, and demonstrates the need to revisit these classic sites.