Object ID:
2020.1.2
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
H-5.5 W-10.6 L-12.3 inches
Kingdom:
Plantae (Plants)
Description:
Fragment of fossilized wood partially in matrix. Unknown origin and species.
VE Exhibit Label 1:
This fossil wood has unknown origins but the specimen is an excellent example of permineralization of a partial tree trunk. The outer surface maintains the same look as the bark, keeping the texture of the original plant intact.
Fossilization:
Permineralization
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Fragment of fossil wood
Fragment of fossil wood