Veined Leaf Fossil (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A fossil of a veined leaf from the same strata as an extinct cycad was used for comparison of nitrogen isotopes. Credit Michael Kipp – Duke University Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.