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Lepidodendron (Scale tree) bark
NameLepidodendron (Scale tree) bark
Scientific NameLepidodendron
Common NameScale tree bark
Geologic PeriodCarboniferous
Geologic Erapaleozoic
Age (Million Years Ago)358.9 - 298.9
Dimensions (cm)Approx. 8 cm (length) x 3 cm (width of bark impression)
Taxonomic ClassificationPlantae Lycopodiophyta Lycopodiopsida Lepidodendrales Lepidodendraceae Lepidodendron
Type of Fossilimpression
Preservation Qualitygood
DietAutotroph (photosynthetic)
HabitatTropical and subtropical coal swamps, wetlands
Raritycommon
Description
Fossilized bark impression of the extinct arborescent lycopod, Lepidodendron, showing characteristic diamond-shaped leaf scars arranged in a helical pattern. The specimen is well-preserved, revealing fine details of the bark texture.
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