Plants and Wood
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British Plants (11)
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Fossil Wood (7)
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World Plants (17)
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Coniopteris Hymenophylloides – Jurassic Plant Fossils, Yorkshire, UK
(Actual as seen) Sale! £9.12SKU: FSS061Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Certified Fossil Wood Display Piece, Genuine Specimen, Jurassic Period, UK
(Actual as seen) £457.44SKU: FSR986Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Fossil Pine Cone (Araucaria mirabilis) from Middle Lower Jurassic Patagonia, Argentina with Certificate
(Actual as seen) £300.00SKU: FSR014Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Fossilized Ginkgo Leaves – Palaeocene Plant Fossil from USA with Certificate
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Ginkgo Leaves Fossil – Genuine Fossil from Paleocene in USA
(Actual as seen) £144.00SKU: FSR022Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Palaeocene Ginkgo Fossil Leaves from United States – Certified
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Palaeocene Ginkgo Fossil Leaves from United States – Certified
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Palaeocene Ginkgo Fossil Plant Leaves from United States – Certified
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Certified Fossil of Ginkgo Leaves, Palaeocene Epoch, United States
(Actual as seen) £106.80SKU: FSR922Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Authentic Fossil of Ginkgo Leaves, Palaeocene Epoch, United States, Certified
(Actual as seen) £106.80SKU: FSR923Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Eocene Plant Fossils from British Columbia, Canada
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British Columbia Plant Remains Fossil – Eocene Period
(Actual as seen) Sale! £20.64SKU: FSS554Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Glossopteris Leaves, Permian, Australia (small)
(May differ to photo) Sale! £5.16SKU: FS4400Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Glossopteris Leaves Fossil – Permian Period, Australia
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Green River Formation Plants (small), Eocene, USA
(May differ to photo) £4.68SKU: FS4410Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Pleistocene Plant Fossils in Cut Nodule, Ottawa, Canada
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Monkey Puzzle Tree slice (Auracaria) – Triassic, Madagascar
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Fossilised Lepidostrobus Leaf Specimen from Carboniferous UK Certificated
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Carboniferous Polished Wood Slice Fossil from the USA – Unique Home Decor
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Madagascar Petrified Wood Tumblestone Fossil from the Triassic Era – Natural Beauty
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Petrified Fossil Wood Tumblestone – Triassic Period, Madagascar
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British Fossil Fern Leaves, Plants, Carboniferous Coal Measures, Somerset
(Actual as seen) £12.00SKU: CF0265Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
British Fossil Fern Leaves, Plants, Carboniferous Coal Measures, Somerset
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British Fossil Fern Plants – Carboniferous Coal Measures, Somerset
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British Fossil Fern Plants – Carboniferous Coal Measures, Somerset
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British Fossil Fern Plants – Carboniferous Coal Measures, Somerset
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Somerset Carboniferous British Fossil Fern Plants, Coal Measures
(Actual as seen) £36.00SKU: CF0153Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket -
Somerset Carboniferous British Fossil Fern Plants, Coal Measures
(Actual as seen) £12.00SKU: CF0162Sold By: UK FossilsAdd to basket
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Fossil plants and wood are an important source of information about the evolution of plants and the history of life on Earth. Fossilized remains of plants can provide insights into their morphology, behavior, and distribution, as well as the environmental conditions that existed during their lifetimes.
Plants are a diverse group of organisms that play a crucial role in the Earth’s ecosystems. They range from small, simple algae to large, complex trees, and are found in a variety of environments, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.
Fossil plants are found in a variety of sedimentary rocks, ranging from the Silurian period, around 440 million years ago, to the present day. Some of the earliest known fossil plants are small, algae-like forms that likely lived in freshwater environments.
Later fossil plants include a diverse array of forms, ranging from ferns and horsetails to conifers and flowering plants. These fossils are found in a variety of environments, and they provide important information about the evolution and diversification of plants over time.
Fossil wood is another important source of information about ancient forests and the evolution of plants. Wood is formed from the secondary xylem tissue of trees and other woody plants, and can preserve the cellular structure of these tissues in remarkable detail.
Fossil wood is found in a variety of sedimentary rocks, ranging from the Carboniferous period, around 350 million years ago, to the present day. These fossils provide important insights into the structure and composition of ancient forests, as well as the environmental conditions that existed during their lifetimes.
Fossil plants and wood are often studied by paleontologists using a variety of techniques, such as comparative anatomy, morphometrics, and molecular biology. By comparing the morphology of fossil specimens with those of living plants, scientists can gain insights into the evolutionary relationships between different groups and the ways in which they have adapted to different environments.
Fossil plants and wood are also important indicators of past environmental conditions. For example, the presence of certain types of plants in a particular rock formation can provide clues about the climate, vegetation, and geography of the ancient environment.
Overall, the study of fossil plants and wood is an important part of paleontology, providing valuable insights into the evolution and diversification of these organisms over millions of years. By studying these fossils, scientists can gain a better understanding of the history of life on Earth, as well as the complex interactions between different species and their environments.