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    What is the official State Fossil of Virginia and who was it named for?

    Question #47785. Asked by McGruff. (May 24 04 11:01 PM)


    peasypod

    		Chesapecten jeffersonious. (scallop) Named after Thomas Jefferson.

    May 24 04, 11:09 PM
    Hismissive

    		Originally known as Pecten Jeffersonius.
    http://www.statehousegirls.net/va/symbols/fossil/

    May 25 04, 5:19 AM

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