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Annularia inflata is out Fossil Friday for this week. We chose it to commemorate the 4th of July holiday. It's pinnules resemble a firework display. Annularia inflata is the foliage of Calamites. It's related to modern day horsetails. Find out more here Mazon Monday #60 and Mazon Monday #94.
This particular specimen was found in the Pit 3 locality.