Tag

Fossilized Forest

All articles tagged with #fossilized forest

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"390-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Forest Unearthed in England"

The oldest fossilized forest, dating back 390 million years, has been discovered in southwest England, featuring palm-like Calamophyton trees that were unlike any modern trees. The forest provides insight into life during the Devonian Period, when sea levels dropped to create massive continents. The trees, which lacked roots, leaves, and a vascular system, grew close together and shed hundreds of twigs, shaping the landscape and infusing the soil with organic matter. The discovery sheds light on the early interaction between water and land and the transformative impact of ancient plants on Earth's landscape.

via ScienceAlert|

#ancient-ecosystem #calamophyton-trees #devonian-period

science1 year ago•1 min saved

Ancient Devonian Fossilized Forest Unearthed in England

Scientists have uncovered fossilized remnants of the earliest known forest, dating back 390 million years to the Devonian Period, atop cliffs in England. The discovery sheds light on the development of the first forests, featuring peculiar trees called Calamophyton, which had thin, hollow trunks and no leaves. These ancient trees played a significant role in shaping the landscape and creating new animal habitats. The find underscores the importance of revisiting areas for new discoveries and highlights the need to continue exploring Earth's plant past.

via The Washington Post|

#devonian-period #earths-development #fossilized-forest

science1 year ago•1 min saved

Ancient Trees Unveil Mysterious Secrets in Newly Discovered Fossilized Forest

Scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff have unearthed the fossilized remains of a 390-million-year-old forest in South West England, featuring peculiar 13-foot thistle-like trees known as Calamophyton. This ancient forest, unlike any seen today, played a significant role in shaping the landscape during the pivotal Devonian Period, impacting the course of ancient rivers and marking a transformative period in Earth's history.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ancient-discovery #devonian-period #earths-history

paleontology1 year ago•5 min saved

"390 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Forest Unearthed in Wales, Revealing Earth's Key Stage"

Remnants of the world’s oldest fossilized forest, dating back 390 million years, have been uncovered in Somerset, England, making it the oldest known forest in the world. The discovery sheds light on the early development of forests during the Devonian Period, revealing the presence of Calamophyton trees and cladoxylopsids. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the lack of significant plant fossils in the area and provides valuable insights into the ecological and geological history of early forests and their impact on landscapes and river systems.

via Ancient Origins|

#cladoxylopsids #devonian-period #fossilized-forest

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Devon and Somerset Coast Unveils World's Oldest Fossilized Forest Dating Back 390 Million Years"

Scientists have discovered the world's oldest fossilized forest in southwest England, dating back 390 million years, surpassing the previous record by 4 million years. The forest, from the Devonian Period, featured Calamophyton trees that resembled palm trees with thin, hollow trunks and twig-like structures. These trees played a crucial role in stabilizing riverbanks and coastlines, and provided a habitat for early invertebrates. The findings shed light on the rapid development of early forests and offer insights into the ecology of this ancient forest.

via CNN|

#calamophyton #devonian-period #fossilized-forest

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"UK Unearths Oldest Fossilized Forest at 390 Million Years Old"

Fossilized trees discovered in southwest England have been identified as belonging to Earth's earliest-known forest, dating back 390 million years, making it the oldest known forest, surpassing the previous record held by the Gilboa fossil forest in New York. The newly discovered forest, which hosted a single type of plant called cladoxylopsids, sheds light on the evolution of forests and plant ecology during the Middle Devonian period. The finding suggests a sudden takeoff in forest-type environments around 390 million years ago and provides insight into the ancient ecosystem and the small critters that inhabited it.

via Livescience.com|

#390-million-years-old #fossilized-forest #oldest

paleobotany2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Tree Roots Reveal Surprising Similarities to Human Stories

Fossilized tree roots from a 385 million-year-old forest in New York's Catskill mountain range provide insights into the origins and evolution of woody deciduous trees. Belonging to the genus Archaeopteris, these roots resemble modern-day forests and demonstrate that trees developed the strategy of roots early on and have maintained it until today. Unlike other plants at the time, Archaeopteris had sturdy and intricate root systems that allowed for efficient water and nutrient absorption. This ancient tree ancestor had a large trunk, broad leaves, and a serious metabolic engine. The discovery sheds light on the impact of trees on the Earth's environment and the reverse effect of deforestation.

via Good News Network|

#archaeopteris #devonian #evolution