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Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber

Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber


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Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber

Eudaphniphyllum leaf in preserved Baltic amber, dating from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old. Amber is fossilised tree resin

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Amber Baltic Baltic Amber Cenozoic Dr Andrew Ross Eocene Eudicot Eurosid Fossil Fossilised Malvales Malvidae Palaeogene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Resin Rosid Ross Tertiary Tertiary Period Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Thymelaeaceae


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In this image, an exquisitely preserved Angiosperm leaf, specifically identified as Eudaphniphyllum, is encased within a piece of Baltic amber. Dating back to the Upper Eocene period, approximately 35 million years ago, this fossil provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric world of flowering plants. Baltic amber, a fossilized tree resin, has long been renowned for its ability to preserve organic matter with exceptional detail. This leaf, a part of the Thymelaeaceae family and classified as a magnoliophyta, dicot, angiospermae, and eudicot, offers valuable insights into the morphology and evolutionary history of angiosperms during the Cenozoic Era. The Malvales order, to which Eudaphniphyllum belongs, is characterized by their net-like vein patterns and the presence of oil glands. This leaf's intricate vein structure is clearly visible, providing evidence of its affinity to this order. The leaf's preservation in amber also reveals its original coloration, adding to the overall beauty and scientific significance of the specimen. Dr. Andrew Ross, a renowned paleobotanist, would be thrilled to examine such a well-preserved specimen. This discovery contributes to our understanding of the angiosperms' evolution during the Phanerozoic Convergence, a pivotal period in Earth's biosphere when modern plant groups emerged. This image of the Eudaphniphyllum leaf in Baltic amber offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the prehistoric world, showcasing the intricacies of nature and the wonders of the natural world that have been preserved for millions of years.

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