Incredible Rare Cycad Cycadophyte Polished End Specimen 123g Intricate Patterns "Living Fossils"

Collector notes

Cycads are ancient seed plants that first appeared over 280 million years ago. Often called "living fossils," their fossil record includes preserved leaves, trunks, seeds, and cones dating back to the Paleozoic era, peaking during the Mesozoic Era when they served as food for herbivores like dinosaurs. Deep Roots: Originating before the dinosaurs, cycads survived multiple mass extinctions with minor structural changes. Dinosaur Diet: Cretaceous dinosaurs frequently fed on cycad seed cones and fleshy seed coats. Fossil Sites: Notable fossil beds include the Fossil Cycad National Monument in South Dakota, famous for Cretaceous-aged specimens, and recent discoveries extending our knowledge of ancient gymnosperm evolution. Cycadophyte Stems & Trunks: Often found petrified, showing distinct internal stem anatomy.