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Ginkgo gardneri, maidenhair tree
Fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paleocene/Eocene. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Black Background Cenozoic Eocene Fossil Fossilised Ginkgo Ginkgoaceae Ginkgoales Ginkgophyta Ginkgopsida Great Britain Gymnosperm Maidenhair Palaeogene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Specimen Tertiary Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo Gardneri Maiden Hair Tree Maidenhair Tree Paleocene Salisburia Adiantifolia
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1. Title: A Window into the Past: Ginkgo Gardneri, the Maidenhair Tree Fossil from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland 2. Subtitle: Unveiling the Secrets of an Extinct Relative of the Living Ginkgo Biloba 3.. This image showcases a fossil leaf of Ginkgo Gardneri, an extinct member of the Ginkgoaceae family, also known as the maidenhair tree. The leaf, exhibiting intricate vein patterns and delicate lobes, was discovered at Ardtun Head on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Dating back to the Paleocene/Eocene epochs, this specimen is currently held at the Natural History Museum in London. Ginkgo Gardneri is an intriguing relic from the Tertiary period, a time when the Earth's climate and vegetation underwent significant transformations during the Cenozoic Era. This fossilized leaf is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Phanerozoic Con, an era characterized by the presence of fossilized organisms with hard parts. As a gymnosperm, Ginkgo Gardneri bore its seeds outside of cones, like its living relative, Ginkgo Biloba. The Ginkgoales order, to which both Ginkgo Gardneri and Ginkgo Biloba belong, is one of the oldest lineages of seed plants. The discovery of this fossilized leaf offers valuable insights into the evolutionary history of the Ginkgoaceae family and the broader context of the Paleogene period. The leaf's delicate structure, reminiscent of the Salisburia Adiantifolia, is a striking contrast to the robust, modern Ginkgo Biloba. This fossilized leaf serves as a poignant reminder of the dynamic interplay between extinction and survival in the natural world. In the studio shot against a black background, the fossilized leaf stands out, its intricacies and details accentuated, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric past. This image is a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the importance of preserving and studying our planet's rich fossil record.
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