SPECIMEN RECORD

Stigmaria

Root system of Lepidodendron and Sigillaria
Date found: June 15, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

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SPECIMEN RECORD

Lagenostoma, Lepidocarpon

Seed fossils
Date found: June 15, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

These specimens represent some of the earliest evidence of seed-bearing plants. The preservation quality allows us to observe detailed cellular structure, providing insights into reproductive strategies of Paleozoic flora.

Found in association with Lepidodendron fragments. Cross-section reveals intricate internal anatomy.

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SPECIMEN RECORD

Rhynia (stem), Calamites (stem), Vertebraria (root)

Early vascular plant assemblage
Date found: June 15, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

This assemblage demonstrates the evolutionary development of vascular tissue in early land plants. Rhynia represents one of the earliest known vascular plants, while Calamites shows more advanced structural organization.

The Vertebraria root system exhibits distinctive vertebrate-like segmentation. Exceptionally preserved vascular bundles visible in cross-section.

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SPECIMEN RECORD

Archaeopteris (progymnosperm), Lepidodendron

Scale tree and progymnosperm
Date found: June 15, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

Archaeopteris represents a crucial evolutionary stage between ferns and seed plants. The specimen shows characteristic frond-like branches with woody trunk structure. Lepidodendron exhibits distinctive diamond-shaped leaf scars.

Both specimens demonstrate early development of secondary growth. The Lepidodendron bark pattern is particularly well-preserved, allowing for precise species identification.

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Annularia

Calamites foliage
Date found: July 3, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

These elegant whorled leaves belong to Calamites trees. The radial symmetry and delicate preservation suggest rapid burial in fine sediment, likely during a flooding event in the ancient swamp environment.

Specimen shows excellent preservation of leaf venation patterns. Associated with in situ stem fragments.

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SPECIMEN RECORD

Neuropteris

Medullosa foliage
Date found: July 8, 2024

NOTE FROM THE PALEOBIOLOGISTS!

This seed fern frond displays the characteristic morphology of Neuropteris, with rounded to heart-shaped pinnules. Despite appearing fern-like, these plants produced true seeds, representing an important evolutionary innovation.

The specimen preserves fine details of pinnule margins and vein patterns. Some organic material remains, making it suitable for geochemical analysis.

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