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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Palaeontology 🦖@mander.xyzEnglish · 1 year ago

"Extraordinary" fossil discoveries reveal plants from 30 million years ago

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"Extraordinary" fossil discoveries reveal plants from 30 million years ago

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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Palaeontology 🦖@mander.xyzEnglish · 1 year ago
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Despite their age, some of the plant specimens preserve delicate soft tissues, such as those of the fruits and seeds.
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  • SturgiesYrFase@lemmy.ml
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    This star-shaped fruit, seen in cross section

    Damnit! And here I was, all “Tree star confirmed, Littlefoot and friends likely nearby!”

    In all seriousness, this was an interesting read, thanks for sharing.

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    Now I want to know what that star-shape fruit tasted like.

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      Wyvern fruit.

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