{"id":87,"date":"2017-04-05T21:49:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T21:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eostone.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2022-07-06T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T17:39:08","slug":"flora-fauna-fossils","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eostone.com\/flora-fauna-fossils\/","title":{"rendered":"Flora & Fauna Fossils"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Examples of fossil flora are extensive throughout the quarry beds and include specimens ranging from microscopic pollen to 2-meter palm fronds. Fully intact palm fronds are the rarest due to their fragile nature. However, a few such as this one have been unearthed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The \u201cDiplo\u201d has the body form, size, and upturned mouth of a surface feeder. In fact, several specimens of Diplomystus have been found with Knightia fossilized in their stomachs and mouths. These fish average 6\u201d, but many of our most beautiful fossil murals feature larger specimens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Mioplosus labracoides was a perch-like fish with a strongly built, long body, similar to a modern perch. Its distinguishing characteristics include two dorsal fins, fan shaped tale, and its symmetrical back dorsal and anal fin. The Mioplosus averages 6\u201d in length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n There are two species of \u201cPrisky\u201d, Priscacara liops and Priscacara serrata. The Priscacara has an oval, sunfish-like body with stout dorsal and anal spines which may have prevented it from being swallowed by other fish. P. serrata is larger on average (6 to 7\u201d) than P. liops (4.5\u201d). The Priscacara is the favorite of many collectors, most likely due to the excellent preservation of the spiny dorsal fin.Sabal Palm Frond<\/h2>\n
Diplomystus<\/h2>\n
Mioplosus<\/h2>\n
Priscacara<\/h2>\n
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