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Fossil mystery: The ‘alien plant’ that defies classification In 1969, paleobotanists identified fossilized leaves of the extinct species Othniophyton elongatum, which translates to “alien plant.”

Fossil mystery: The ‘alien plant’ that defies classification: In 1969, paleobotanists identified fossilized leaves of the extinct species Othniophyton elongatum, which translates to “alien plant.”

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The Green River Formation in Wyoming is one of the most remarkable fossil beds in the world, and its fossils date back to the Eocene epoch, about 48 to 56 million years ago. #science #sciencefactgs #greenriverformation #wyoming #eocene #fossils

The Green River Formation in Wyoming is one of the most remarkable fossil beds in the world, and its fossils date back to the Eocene epoch, about 48 to 56 million years ago.

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Bird trackway from the Green River Formation, a couple nice tracks on the under side as well.

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