Ancient Tree Marvels: Unraveling Nature's Secrets

Rare 3D fossil trees unveil Earth's primordial forests 350 million years ago.

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Five peculiar tree fossils discovered in Canada, preserved by an ancient earthquake

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Unprecedented find with branches, trunk, and over 250 leaves attached - a rarity

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Named "Sanfordiacaulis," the species has a bizarre Dr. Seuss-like shape

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Offers insights into early plant life's architecture and evolution experiments

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Short-lived species showcases nature's trial-and-error in ecological niche adaptations

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Geological evidence sheds light on Earth's systems during that era

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Fossils act as time capsules, unlocking mysteries of our planet's history

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