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Juglans ventricosa, fossil plant
These specimens of Juglans ventricosa was found in Weisweiter nr Duren, Rhineland, Germany, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Cenozoic Duren Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagales Fossil Fossilised Juglans Oligocene Palaeogene Phanerozoic Prehistoric Rhineland Rosid Tertiary Tertiary Period Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Juglandaceae Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Juglans ventricosa, a Fossilized Angiosperm from the Oligocene Epoch of Rhineland, Germany" This photograph showcases a remarkable find from the natural world's ancient history - Juglans ventricosa, a fossilized angiosperm (flowering plant) discovered in Weisweiter, near Duren, Rhineland, Germany. Now preserved at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London, this exquisite specimen offers us a window into the prehistoric past, providing valuable insights into the evolution of plant life during the Tertiary period. Juglans ventricosa, also known as the "swollen-nuts walnut," is a member of the Juglandaceae family, order Fagales, and class Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons or eudicots). This eudicot angiosperm, belonging to the rosid clade and the subclass Eurosids, thrived during the Paleogene epoch, specifically the Oligocene stage of the Cenozoic era. The fossilized Juglans ventricosa specimen showcases the intricate details of its leaves, which were once responsible for the plant's photosynthetic processes. The fossil's preservation allows us to study the morphology of this extinct plant, providing essential information about its anatomy, growth patterns, and potential ecological role during the Phanerozoic Coniferous-Broadleaf Transition. This discovery underscores the importance of preserving fossilized plant specimens, as they offer invaluable knowledge about the Earth's biosphere and the evolution of plant life. The Juglans ventricosa fossil serves as a testament to the rich history of the natural world, inviting us to continue exploring the wonders of the past and the ongoing story of life on Earth.
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