"Unearthed: Bizarre 350-Million-Year-Old Alien-Like Trees Puzzle Scientists"

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Scientists have discovered fossilized trees from 350 million years ago in New Brunswick, Canada, with a unique three-dimensional crown shape, resembling something from Dr. Seuss's imagination. These ancient trees, called Sanfordiacaulis, had long leaves around their spindly trunks, unlike any modern trees, and are a rare find in the fossil record. The discovery suggests that plant life in the Early Carboniferous period was more complex than previously thought, with trees experimenting with different forms and architectures to maximize light capture and reduce competition.
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