Fossil leaf C016 / 5961
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Fossil leaf C016 / 5961
Fossil Sassafras obtusum leaf. Cretaceous fossil leaf from the Dakota Group, Kansas, USA. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK
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Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Extinct Flowering Plant Fossil Fossilised Kansas Magnoliophyta North American Palaeontological Paleontological Prehistoric Prehistory Preserved Specimen United States Of America Lauraceae Laurales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Palaeontology Sassafras
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of a fossil leaf, known as Fossil Sassafras obtusum leaf (C016 / 5961). Preserved from the Cretaceous period, this remarkable specimen was discovered in the Dakota Group of Kansas, USA. Held at the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, UK, it offers a glimpse into Earth's ancient past. Against a striking black background, this botanical marvel stands out with its intricate details and delicate veins. A testament to nature's artistry, this fossilized leaf belonged to an extinct angiosperm - a flowering plant that thrived millions of years ago. Belonging to the dicotyledon family within the magnoliophyta group, it represents one of North America's prehistoric treasures. The preservation of this fossil is truly remarkable; it allows us to study and understand plant life during an era long gone. The sassafras species from which it originated belongs to the lauraceae family within magnoliidae order called laurales. Its presence serves as evidence for scientists and paleontologists who delve into our planet's history. As we admire this image captured by Science Photo Library on behalf of Natural History Museum in London, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its scientific significance. This photograph invites us to explore our natural world through different lenses - botany, paleontology, and geology - reminding us that there is still so much more waiting to be uncovered
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