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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•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

science-and-nature1 year ago•2 min saved

"England's 390 Million-Year-Old Forest Dethrones US as Earth's Oldest"

England's Hangman Sandstone Formation has been identified as the site of the world's oldest forest, dating back 390 million years, surpassing the previous record held by New York state. Fossilized cladoxylopsid trees, related to ferns and horsetails, were discovered in the Middle Devonian formation, along with evidence of other ancient flora and trackways of small arthropods. The findings shed light on the impact of early forests on Earth's landscapes and biosphere, marking the onset of tree-driven changes. The study is published in the Journal of the Geological Society.

via IFLScience|

#cladoxylopsids #england #fossilized-trees

paleontology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionizing Dinosaur Research: 200 Years of Megalosaurus and the Future of Paleontology"

The 200th anniversary of the naming of the first dinosaur, Megalosaurus, by William Buckland is being celebrated. Initially mistaken for a giant lizard, the discovery changed the field of paleontology. The Geological Society is hosting events to mark the occasion, including a lecture on changing views of dinosaurs. The naming of Megalosaurus represents the advancement of paleontology, leading to the uncovering of new dinosaur types and a better understanding of their physiology.

via ABC News|

#anniversary #fossil #geological-society

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering Robin Cocks.

Robin Cocks, a distinguished student of brachiopods and former keeper of palaeontology at the Natural History Museum, has died at the age of 84. He was an expert on Ordovician and Silurian brachiopods and named a new genus for every letter of the alphabet. He was also president of several geological societies and received numerous awards for his contributions to science. Cocks is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

via The Guardian|

#brachiopods #geological-society #obituary