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Mass of dinosaur bones and teeth, consisting of Hadrosaur fragments (including fossilized tendons), one Edmontosaurus tooth (1 5/8 long) and one Dromaeosaurid tooth (1/2 long). Slab measures 11 long, 6 wide, and 1 1/2 thick. Teeth are in excellent condition. Two large rib fragments and gar fish scales are evident on back-side of slab. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4282
Price $880.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Trilobite mortality plate containing three (3) trilobites on natural matrix, all in PRISTINE condition. Largest trilobite measures 1.25 long and .75 wide. Matrix measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 thick. Specimens have unbelievable detail and preservation! No restoration.
Stock #4285
Price $2550.00 + $25.00 shipping
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Undescribed species of insect (snakefly), 1 long, on matrix, 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 thick. Specimen is in EXCELLENT condition and is suitable for study and/or display. Super detail! No repair or restoration.
Stock #4286
Price $1890.00 + $25.00 shipping
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Very large split nodule containing SPECTACULAR fossil plant remains from the tree-like plant Calamites. Nodule measures 10 long and 4.5 at widest point. No restoration one small repair on negative side. Nodules of this size and quality are extremely RARE!
Stock #4287
Price $1200.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Complete fossil eel, 6.5 long, on matrix, 7.5 x 6.5 x .5 thick. Eel has fantastic skeletal detail and includes jaws with teeth. Plus, a small Isopoda (sea creature) is present on plate. One matrix repair, no restoration.
Stock #4289
Price $1200.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Massive tooth with root, in excellent condition. Tooth measures 3 3/4 long and 7/8 wide. Great detail on enamel surface of tooth! Rare representation of a classic Nektonic carnivore! Seldom available!
Stock #4288
Price $780.00 + $15.00 shipping
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Large and complete 3-D trilobite, in EXCELLENT condition, on natural matrix. Specimen measures 2 5/8 long and 1 1/2 across at widest point. Matrix measures 3 x 3 x 1.5 thick. Professional preparation reveals underside hypostome (mouth parts). Exceptional detail!
Stock #4290
Price $800.00 + $15.00 shipping
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Large and complete 3-D trilobite in EXCELLENT condition, on natural matrix. Specimen measures 3 3/4 long and 1 3/8 wide, on matrix measuring 4 1/2 long and 3 wide. Specimen has inflated body and interesting freestanding tail spines. Professional preparation. No restoration!
Stock #4284
Price $650.00 + $18.00 shipping
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Large dinosaur tooth with root, in PRISTINE condition, on natural matrix (as discovered). Tooth measures 1.25 long and .75 inch wide at base. Matrix measures 2 x 2 x 1. Tooth has excellent detail and no wear on the chewing area. No restoration.
Stock #4283
Price $440.00 + $12.00 shipping
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Very RARE fossilization of a fish within a fish! Wonderful fish skeleton, 5 3/8 long, with its last meal (a smaller fish) in the stomach area. Tummy fish measures 1 3/4 long. Matrix measures 6 1/2 x 4 x 1/2 thick. Both fish are perfectly articulated and display excellent detail. A must for the serious fish collector!
Stock #4291
Price $1600.00 + $18.00 shipping
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HUGE highly polished sphere of stromatolite colonies. Sphere measures 4 1/8 in diameter and has a 12.5 circumference. Vertical, horizontal, and all possible cross-sections of these ancient algae-like colonies are distributed throughout the surface area. Specimen is completely solidified, very dense, and weighs 3.5 lbs. Spectacular detail and intense red color makes this a truly outstanding exhibit or decorator fossil! Display stand included.
Stock #4292
Price $550.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Beautiful foliage from a classic collecting site, this spectacular fossil fern is in PRISTINE condition! Matrix measures 15 x 9 x 1 1/2 thick. The center frond measures 9 long and 3 1/2 wide. Fern has relief and striking color contrast with surrounding matrix. NO restoration or paint!
Stock #4293
Price $1990.00 + $30.00 shipping
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Beautiful 100% complete
salt-water fish, along with a free floating crinoid, from an exotic
location. Both specimens are very rare from this location. Excellent
detail on fish skull, ribs, and fins. No repair or restoration but
slight enhancement on outer tips of fins. Minute detail on crinoid arms
is fantastic. Very attractive and striking display fossil!
Stock #1698
Price $1490.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Extremely RARE representation of
soft tissue fossilization of a primitive squid. Specimen measures 4
3/4 long and 3/4 wide at body, on matrix, 6 x 4. Normally known
only from the horny pens and ink bags in the fossil record, this
specimen has tentacles and other soft tissue preserved, including the
mouth beak. Exceptional detail on all diagnostic components of the
genus. Slight enhancement to highlight the outline of the specimen. A
wonderful fossil for research or display!
Stock #1715
SOLD!
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OUTSTANDING primitive crinoid
crown with partial stem. Superb detail on calyx plates and articulating
arms. Lifelike and 3-dimensional. Nicely centered on squared slab and
has wonderful contrast with matrix. No repair or restoration. A MUST
for the serious crinoid collector. PRISTINE!
Stock #1551
Price $1500.00 + $20.00 shipping
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Two fossil fruit, with seeds;
both measure 1 across on matrix, 4 1/2 x 4 1/2. Seeds are clearly
seen in center of fruit. Left fruit includes stem. Very RARE with good
detail!
Stock #3427
SOLD!
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Exceptionally large trilobite in
pristine condition! Bug measures 2 5/16 long and 1 5/16 wide at genal
spines. Matrix measures 2 x 4. Wonderful detail on body, especially
on eyes. Research grade, museum quality. Bug is accented by two small
areas of gold-colored pyrite. Superior representation of this classic
Devonian trilobite! No repair or restoration. PRISTINE!
Stock #2442
SOLD!
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Rare and unusual
preservation of a soft-bodied jellyfish, 7" across, on
matrix, 22" x 18" x 1". These animals are up to 98% pure
water. Their remains are seldom seen in the fossil
record. This specimen is huge, with wonderful undulating
folds preserved in the fine grained Solnhofen sediment.
Remains are dimensional and clearly seen; however, for maximum
enjoyment, a right-angle light source is helpful. Jellyfish
is nicely positioned on huge matrix slab with natural edges and
beautiful dendrite deposits. Suitable for wall hanging.
Stock #4255
$3,950.00 + shipping to be determined
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Outstanding snake
skeleton 31" long (measured along the vertebral column),
on resin matrix measuring 9" x 8". The skull (with teeth) is
in excellent condition and displays a large number of long needle-like
fangs. Lower jaw is articulated with lots of teeth.
There are over 300 articulated vertebrae and 600 ribs present in the
skeleton! Messel fossils are collected by the
"resin-transfer" method. Snakes are considered the rarest
vertebrate in the fossil record. Less than a handful of
complete individuals have ever been discovered.
Stock #4230
SOLD!
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Beautiful
horseshoe crab on matrix, 12 x 15. This
exceptionally large and detailed specimen is 100% complete and
measures 8 long and 4.5 wide. The specimen is
very robust and is in pristine condition! Nicely positioned
on original matrix, it appears 3-dimensional and has great relief with
the matrix. Horseshoe crabs are virtually unchanged from 165
million years ago to the present modern-day types that are found on the
Atlantic shorelines This is an outstanding display fossil
from a classic Jurassic location.
Stock #4258
$2,250.00 + $35.00 shipping
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Classic beak fish,
22" long, on original matrix, 33" wide x 18" tall, at widest
point. Exceptional detail on skull and body scales.
This large specimen approaches maximum size for the species.
It is rare to discover a specimen that fossilized in a life-like
position rather than the traditional u-shaped position. Fish is
outlined on the margins of its body and beak by beautiful crystalline
dendrites. This genus is one of the "standards" from the
Solnhofen fish varieties.
Stock #4252
$8,800.00 + shipping to be
determined
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Large and
spectacular crocodile skeleton, 43" long (measured along
the vertebral column), on resin matrix measuring 39" x 22
1/2". The skull (with teeth) is in excellent condition and
measures 10" long. Skeleton is virtually complete, with the
exception of some outer limb bones. Body scutes are well
defined, with great detail and near-complete articulation.
Messel fossils are collected by the "resin-transfer" method, which
makes them lightweight and ideal for a wall mount
presentation. Crocodiles are one of the largest vertebrates
from this location and are extremely rare.
Stock #4231
Price upon request Please call 785-650-4854 or email for additional
information.
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Complete lower jaw with eleven
(11) teeth. Jaw is massive and robust and in excellent condition! It
comes from a specimen that would have been 12 13 feet in length.
Spectacular teeth; all in EXCELLENT condition!
Stock #4262
Price $2,850.00 + shipping (TBD)
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Primitive whale pre-molar with
root, 3 1/2 long and 2 across at widest point. Tooth is well
fossilized and in good condition. 5/8 of tip has been professionally
restored. Extremely rare from this location, which is considered the
type location for early primitive whales. Only one available dont
hesitate.
Stock #4261
Price $1,900.00 + $18.00 shipping
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Two bird feathers on matrix
slab, 8x 10; largest feather (primary) measures 2.75 long and 1.25
wide. Smallest feather (pin) measures 1 x 3/4. Sharp detail on both
feathers, especially on individual barbs. Fossil feathers are extremely
rare in the fossil record. This specimen displays two different types
of feathers in close proximity. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4263
SOLD!
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Horizontal slice of a
stromatolite colony, 12 at tallest point, 12 at widest point, 1
thick. Specimen has spectacular detail and a wonderful glass-like
polish. Unusual shape and target-like colonies make for a very showy
specimen!
Stock #4260
SOLD!
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Vertical slice of a stromatolite
colony, 24 x 10 x 3/4 thick. Colony has been cut with a diamond saw
and polished to a glass-like sheen. Superb detail, with outstanding
color contrast. Outstanding display specimen!
Stock #4259
SOLD!
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Fossil bat skeleton with
wonderful soft tissue preservation. Skeleton measures 3 long. Skull is
3/4 long. Resin matrix measures 5 1/2 X 4. A black carbon film
represents the soft-tissue remains of the body and wings. Specimen is a
wonderful representation of this flying mammal, exhibiting excellent
detail on skull (dorsal view), ribs, feet, and tail! It is even more
remarkable under magnification! This Messel site has now been closed
for collecting. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4239
Price $7,950.00 + $25.00 shipping
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Large
primary fossil bird feather, 95% complete! Feather measures over 2
long and 7/8 across at widest point. It is nicely positioned on
matrix, 4 x 7. The small rods that make up the feather have
unbelievable detail! Also, some small insect remains are preserved in
close proximity to the feather. Bird feather remains are very rare in
the fossil record. No repair or restoration.
Stock #4240
SOLD!
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Cretoxyrhina
mantelli Complete Fossil Shark
Cretaceous (83 million years old)
Niobrara Formation/Smoky Hill Chalk
Gove County, Kansas, USA
Specifications Length: 25 feet (7.7 meters)
Panel Size: 8 ft. tall, 16 ft. long
Tooth Size: Average 2 long
Soft-tissue preservation: Skull, Pectoral and Anal Fin, plus stomach
contents.
Number of vertebrae: 226
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Comments:
Specimen represents the largest known, complete fossil shark yet
discovered from any geological age. It has been mounted as discovered.
Specimen collected on private, deeded land. All documentation, GPS
data, and discovery site photos supplied to purchaser. Specimen to be
shipped in four sections. Permanent exhibit presentation depicted in
photo.
Stock
#3657
Price upon request
Please call 785-650-4854
for additional details.
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Complete
gigantic bi-valve, 45 tall and 40 across (measured diagonally, from
hinge to distal point). The perimeter of the shell measures
over 10 feet. Specimen contains both the dorsal and ventral
valves. Plus, the oyster displays two pathological injuries
that occurred early in its life cycle. One injury (7" long)
occurred when the oyster was about the size of a serving platter and
the other injury (4" long) happened when it was about half its current
size. The appearance of these injuries confirms that mollusks
duplicate scars to their shell (pathologicals) with each succeeding
growth cycle. Also, this STUNNING specimen displays hundreds
of clearly defined rings; each one resembling the growth ring in a
tree. Clearly defined areas of color variation are also
present; these could be the RARE preservation of its "in-life"
appearance. Several small colonies of the rudist, Pseudoperna
congesta, are attached to the shell.
Scientists
have determined that these giant oysters grew very large and thin in
order to spread their weight over a larger area and allow them to
"float" upon the aqueous ocean bottom; the "soupy" sediment could not
support heavy invertebrates. This evolutionary adaptation has been
termed the "snowshoe effect". Specimen has been prepared "as
discovered" and rests in its refined field jacket. Some small
fracture repair with very minimal restoration. Preservation
is OUTSTANDING!
Weight
is approximately 100 lbs. Custom wood crate included.
Shipping by truck or air freight only.
Stock
#4236
Price upon request
Please call 785-650-4854
for additional details.
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Huge Sycamore
leaf with stem, 6 1/2 tall (with stem) and 5 1/2 wide.
Matrix measures 10 x 9. Spectacular leaf in PRISTINE condition!
Leaves of this size and quality are seldom available. No repair or
restoration. Impressive!
Stock #4232
SOLD!
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Large complete
reef shark with teeth and stomach contents preserved .
Skeleton measures 29 1/2 long, on matrix, 33 1/2 long and 12 tall.
There is some matrix repair and minimal restoration. Specimen has
fantastic cartilage preservation! Plus, its final meal (recognizable
fish parts) are well preserved in its abdominal cavity. A nice
selection of small teeth are also clearly visible. Great value!
Stock #4234
SOLD!
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Wonderful
pterosaur wing -- includes preservation of one claw and
some soft tissue wing membrane ( Brachiopatagium ).
Bone grouping (as discovered) measures 13 x 6, on original matrix,
21 x 22 1/2. Length of wing would have been approximately 26 long.
Estimated wingspan is five (5) feet. Due to the large size of this
wing, the species is most likely R. longiceps. Economically priced,
considering a complete pterosaur from this location can sell for over
ten times this amount.
Stock #4233
SOLD!
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Large fish skull
(profile) and post cranial bones from an extinct predatory fish ,
on matrix, 40 1/2 wide and 24 1/2 tall. Skull measures 34 long and
19 tall. Lower jaw measures 12 1/2 long. Approximate weight is 45
pounds. Estimated length of entire fish would have been approximately
twelve (12) feet.
Skull is three-dimensional and
has substantial depth and relief (lots of peaks, valleys, and ridges).
There are a total of thirty-six (36) teeth of various sizes (most are
in EXCELLENT condition), plus fourteen (14) cervical and dorsal
vertebrae with ribs.
The largest tooth is 1 3/4
long. The cranial crest is present and articulated. All skeletal
elements exhibit superb texture and detail. Trauma (disarticulated
vertebrae and ribs) in the posterior area of the skull indicates that
sharks and other scavengers most likely ate the body of the fish.
This is an exciting and striking
display fossil of the largest fish species (except sharks) that ever
roamed the prehistoric Cretaceous seaway! Specimen has mounting
hardware installed on the back side and is 100% ready for a wall mount.
Spectacular
exhibit or decorator fossil!
Price upon request Please call
785-650-4854 for additional details.
Stock #4217
SOLD!
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Canyon
Diablo
Iron Meteorite (4.6
b.y.o.)
Type: Ochtahedrite, Coarse
Meteor Crater, Coconino County, Arizona
Size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3
Weight: 4046 grams (9 lbs.)
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This location was first
discovered in 1891. Total weight collected is 30 tons. Meteorite is
large and impressive with wonderful glassy, metallic sheen. Lots of
bumps, ridges, and valleys. No rust! Massive!
Stock #4229
Price: $6,069.00 ($1.50/gram) + $30.00 shipping
Please call 785-650-4854 for additional information
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Marine reptile skull (profile),
with four (4) cervical vertebrae. Skull measures 24 1/2 long
and 10 tall, on chalk matrix, 45 x 21. There are 26 teeth
in the upper and lower jaws, with 6 pterygoids (throat
teeth). Most are in excellent condition. The lower jaw
displays a pathological anomaly a seed tooth has exited through the
jaw bone at a right angle to its normal growth pattern. It is apparent
that this would have caused the animal a great amount of
discomfort!
From the nose to the final
vertebrae, the specimen measures 36 long. Skull is presented
in a life-like position and has substantial relief with
matrix. Bone is in excellent condition, with SUPERB
detail! Estimated length of this marine reptile would have
been approximately eighteen (18) feet. Specimen is designed
as a wall mount and is 100% ready to hang on the wall. A
wonderful dynamic decorator or exhibit specimen!
Stock #4227
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Beautiful dinosaur shed tooth,
3 1/4long (straight line measurement) and 1 1/8 at widest point. The
tooth is all original, with absolutely no restoration, but there are
some small areas of crack repair. The color is a beautiful
marbled brown/black color. Serrations are "perfect" on one
side. On the other side they are "very good" up to the wear
pattern on the tip. The tooth has been identified by a
well-know T-rex expert and the shape and cross-section can be
pin-pointed to the lower jaw, 2nd tooth from the front
position.
Stock #4226
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Complete fossil scorpion, 2
3/8 along body curve, on matrix, 8 x 7. EXCELLENT
condition! Tail with stinger is curved up and parallel with
body on the right hand side.
Stock #4221
$6,950.00 + $30 Shipping
or call:
785-625-2240
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Complete fossil seahorse, 5
long (along curve), on matrix, 4 x 6. This darling little
seahorse is in EXCELLENT condition and has wonderful detail.
Very RARE in the fossil record.
Stock #4220
SOLD!
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Large, complete skeleton of a
Cretaceous predator fish, measuring 6 feet (72) long, on matrix, 80 x
25. The skull measures 12 long and is 100% complete, with
substantial depth and relief. All four (4) jaws are present
and contain sixty-six (66) teeth (most in EXCELLENT
condition)! Left pectoral fin is 11 1/2 inches long and
3-dimensional. Tail fin spread is 19 1/2 inches.
The large cranial crest, which is characteristic of the Ichthyodectes,
is well defined and dimensional. Skeleton consists of 90%
real bone. Restoration is limited to some of the ribs, plus
the anal and dorsal fin. The bone quality and texture on the
entire skeleton is PRISTINE!
Complete skeletons of large
fossil fish in the Niobrara are extremely rare due to the large number
of sharks and other scavengers present in the prehistoric
ocean. The Ichthyodectid genus includes another similar and
well-known Kansas fish, the Xiphactinus audax, which grew to lengths of
up to eighteen (18) feet. This exciting and striking display
fossil is engineered for a wall-mount and is 100% ready for display.
Stock #4215
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Beautiful horseshoe crab with exciting death
trackway. The crabs final walk is forever preserved in this moment in
time. Crab measures 6 3/4 long and 3 1/4 wide, on matrix 38 wide x
33 tall and 3/4 thick. Trackway measures an amazing 34 long. Crab is
fully inflated and is considered the positive side of the remains. A
well defined tail drag mark is clearly seen at the termination of the
trackway. This beautiful Solnhofen limestone slab records the life and
death struggle of a lone crab in the shallow Jurassic sea. Wonderful
exhibit fossil!
Stock
#4195
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Huge "dino
pie" measures 14" x 12" x 3 1/2" thick and weighs 25 lbs. Specimen has
great detail and organic texture. It could be from an early
Plateosauridae herbivore. Shape is unmistakable!!
Stock #4178
$1500.00
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This extremely rare milky
amber specimen, 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 (9 cm. x 6 cm. x 5 cm.) is from
the original collection of its namesake, George Jelinek. It was
discovered in 1937-38 in an area that is no longer accessible as it is
covered by a large reservoir (Kanopolis). One of the unique qualities
of this amber is that the flow of the soft resin is clearly seen as
multi-colored layers. This resin flow is usually not seen in amber from
other locations. A black charcoal-like crust is present on the outside
surface. Because of its opaqueness, no inclusions can be seen; however,
several scientific studies have disclosed that microscopic bacteria and
protists are preserved in the amber. A wonderful article that gives
excellent information on this amber can be found at: www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/ksamber.htm
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Stock #4170
PRICE
UPON REQUEST - Please call for details
or call:
785-625-2240
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