This is “Fossil Friday” post #125.  Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website.  We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com.  Please include a short description or story.  Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world!

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Today’s Fossil Friday photo comes from ESCONI member George Witaszek.  It’s an absolutely gorgeous Neuropteris vermicularis from the Mazon Creek fossil deposit.  This one measures about 7 inches and has a good portion of the terminal pinnule.  George said he found it opened and couldn’t believe what he was seeing.  It’s a beautiful specimen, certainly one of the most striking fossils found this year.  It has great color contrast and a 3-dimensional feel to the individual pinnnules.  Thanks for sharing, George!