Acer trilobatum, miocene maple seeds
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Acer trilobatum, miocene maple seeds
Miocene maple seeds originating from an Acer trilobatum
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Acer Cenozoic Eudicot Eurosid Fortey Fossil Fossil The Key To The Past Fossilised Malvidae Maple Miocene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Richard Fortey Rosid Sapindaceae Sapindales Seed Tertiary Tertiary Period Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This photograph showcases a beautifully preserved Acer trilobatum fossil, featuring intricately detailed Miocene maple seeds. The Acer trilobatum, also known as the three-lobed maple, was a prominent member of the Sapindaceae family during the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era, around 15 to 20 million years ago. This eudicot, angiosperm, and flowering plant is identified as a rosid and a member of the Rosales order. The Miocene maple seeds, displayed in this image, are an essential piece of evidence in understanding the evolutionary history of the Acer genus and the broader angiosperms. The seeds, with their distinctive three-lobed shape, are remnants of the past that offer a glimpse into the prehistoric world. Richard Fortey, a renowned British paleontologist and author, described the Acer trilobatum in his book "Fossil: The Key to the Past." Fortey's work has been instrumental in shedding light on the fascinating world of fossils and their significance in understanding Earth's biosphere. The Miocene epoch, during which the Acer trilobatum thrived, is a part of the Neogene period, which falls within the Phanerozoic Con, a geological time span characterized by the presence of abundant fossilized remains. This photograph serves as a testament to the rich diversity of life that existed during the Tertiary period and the invaluable role that fossils play in unraveling the mysteries of our planet's past.
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