Quercus in amber
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Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86
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Amber Capsule Cenozoic Dr Andrew Ross Eocene Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagaceae Fagales Fossil Fossilised Native Metal Palaeogene Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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In this image, a perfectly preserved male oak flower, Quercus in amber, is showcased against a backdrop of golden hues. With a length of just 3.7 mm, this delicate fossil is a testament to the wonders of nature and the passage of time. Dating back to the Upper Eocene period, around 35 million years ago, this exquisite specimen was discovered in the Baltic amber deposits. The amber encasing the oak flower is a rich, golden-orange hue, adding to the overall beauty and allure of the piece. The male oak flower, a member of the Fagaceae family and the order Fagales, is an essential part of the angiosperms, or flowering plants, which make up the vast majority of modern plant life. This eudicot, or two-seeded angiosperm, is a member of the Eudicotyledons, a diverse group of flowering plants that includes many important food crops and ornamental plants. The oak flower is also a member of the Rosids, a large clade of eudicots, and the Fabidae, a subclade of the Rosids. The discovery of this fossilized oak flower provides valuable insights into the evolution of the Fagaceae family and the angiosperms as a whole. It is a reminder of the rich biodiversity that existed during the Paleogene period and the Cenozoic Era, a time when many modern plant groups began to emerge. The intricacies of the oak flower's structure are beautifully preserved in the amber, allowing us to appreciate the delicate details of this ancient organism. This natural time capsule offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a deeper understanding of the world that once was and the evolutionary processes that continue to shape our planet today.
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