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Protopteris punctata, fossil fern tree
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Protopteris punctata, fossil fern tree
A sandstone cast of a cyathacecus tree fern from Shaftesbury Dorset, presented by W. Batten
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Batten Cast Dorset Fern Fossil Fossilised Great Britain Polypodiophyta Pteridophyta Pteridophyte Sandstone Sedimentary Sedimentary Rock Polypodiopsida
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1. Title: A Window into the Past: Protopteris Punctata, a Fossil Fern Tree from Dorset, England. This print showcases a remarkable fossil discovery, the Protopteris punctata, a fossil fern tree cast from the sedimentary rock of Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Presented by W. Batten, this relic from the past offers a glimpse into the ancient world of pteridophytes, a group of non-seed plants that dominated Earth's vegetation before the rise of seed plants. The Protopteris punctata, a member of the Polypodiopsida division within the Pteridophyta class, is a cyathaceous tree fern. Its name derives from the Greek words "pteron," meaning wing or feather, and "idē," meaning form or shape, reflecting the fern's distinctive structure. The fossilized tree's intricate details are beautifully preserved in this sandstone cast, revealing the complex network of veins and the delicate fronds that once thrived in a prehistoric environment. The discovery of this fossil fern tree adds to our understanding of the rich biosphere that existed during the Carboniferous and Permian periods in Europe. The sedimentary rock, a testament to the geological history of the region, has preserved the fossil in exceptional detail, allowing scientists to study the morphology and evolution of this ancient organism. This stunning studio shot of the Protopteris punctata serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, both past and present. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of life and the wonders that lie hidden within the earth's crust. Keywords: Protopteris punctata, fossil fern tree, Shaftesbury Dorset, England, Dorset, fern, plant, cast, studio shot, rock, fossilised, W. Batten, England, fossil, Europe, pteridophyte, sedimentary, sedimentary rock, pteridophyta, one, polypodiopsida, sandstone, polypodiophyta, protopteris.
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