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science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unearthed: Bizarre Prehistoric Tree Stuns Scientists"

Fossilized trees resembling Dr. Seuss illustrations, called Sanfordiacaulis densifolia, have been discovered in New Brunswick, Canada, dating back over 352 million years. These "Dr. Seuss trees" provide a glimpse into Earth's earliest forests and were preserved by a series of earthquakes. The fossils, resembling those seen in Dr. Seuss's works, offer insight into the Carboniferous period and the world before dinosaurs, with potential for unlocking ancient secrets.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

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paleontology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Scientists Astounded by 350-Million-Year-Old 'Dr. Seuss' Tree Fossil"

Rare 3D fossils of ancient "Dr. Seuss trees" have left scientists amazed, providing a snapshot of the world from 350 million years ago when the planet's early forests were evolving. The fossils, found in a Canadian quarry, are incredibly rare and well-preserved, shedding light on secrets from the Paleozoic era. Named "Sanfordiacaulis," the trees were likely fossilized due to a catastrophic landslide caused by an earthquake, and their discovery has provided valuable insights into early forest ecosystems, despite the plant's short-lived existence in the fossil record.

via The Mirror|

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