Rare morceau de copal renfermant une plume et une graine

Rare Feather and Seed in Copal
Holocene
Cap d'Ambre, Madagascar
This outstanding specimen of a complete bird feather has an associated angiosperm seed. The feather is clearly recognizable as a wing feather of a medium-sized bird due to its slightly asymmetrical shape. It is preserved in high detail showing elements of the original coloration. Embedded in highly transparent copal, there are many other inclusions present such as small insects and plant debris. Bird feathers such as the present one, are not known in either amber or the younger copal. Measuring 16 x 4 x 1 cm. (2)
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Accompanied by a letter of authenticity by Dr. rer. nat. habil. Michael W. Maisch, Dipl.-Geol. Palaeontologist and Dr. rer. nat. Andreas T. Matzke, Dipl. -Geol., Palaeontologist.
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