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Acer trilobatum, sycamore or maple leaf
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Acer trilobatum, sycamore or maple leaf
Fossilised leaf dating from the Miocene period, collected in Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Acer Acer Pseudoplatanus Baden Black Background Cenozoic Eudicot Eurosid Fossil Fossilised Great Maple Kenrick Malvidae Maple Miocene Paul Kenrick Phanerozoic Prehistoric Rosid Aceraceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Fossilized Acer Trilobatum Leaf from the Miocene Period, Baden, Germany This image showcases a fossilized leaf, belonging to the Acer trilobatum species, against a Paul-toned background. Discovered in the picturesque town of Oeningen, Baden, Germany, this ancient relic is now held in the esteemed collections of the Natural History Museum in London. The Acer trilobatum, also known as the three-lobed maple or great maple, is an extinct member of the Aceraceae family, which includes modern-day maples and sycamores. This particular specimen dates back to the Miocene period, a crucial epoch in the Cenozoic Era and the Phanerozoic Con, marking the transition from the rainforest to the deciduous forest environment. As an angiosperm, dicot, eudicot, and magnoliophyte, the Acer trilobatum shares a common ancestry with the vast majority of modern flowering plants. Its three distinct lobes and serrated edges are characteristic of the Rosid clade, a significant branch of the Eudicot lineage. The Malvidae family, which includes hibiscus and okra, is also closely related to the Aceraceae. The discovery of this fossilized leaf provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric world, offering valuable insights into the evolutionary history of the Aceraceae family and the broader plant kingdom. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the rich biodiversity that has come before us, inspiring awe and curiosity for the natural world. Collected by renowned paleobotanist Paul Kenrick, this fossilized leaf represents a precious addition to the Natural History Museum's extensive collection, contributing to ongoing research and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of paleobotany.
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