Object ID:
1919.17.284
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
H-0.8 W-1.2 L-1.9 cm
Kingdom:
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum:
Tracheophyta
Description:
Ten sandstone casts of vascular plant seeds. All specimens have visible carpel ridges.
Class:
Spermatopsida
Genus:
Trigonocarpus
VE Exhibit Label 1:
These seeds come from a seed-bearing plant of an unknown age. However, these seeds have similar form and function to modern day seeds. They had large casings that were pivotal to the survival of the seed inside. These hard outer shells were there to provide nourishment, protection from unfavorable environments, and to provide safe transport to a new location, which was done when an organism consumed the seed and excreted the remains.
Species:
adamsi
Fossilization:
Permineralization
Site Name:
Illinois
Dimension Details:
Dimensions of other pieces. L x W x H in cm.
1.9 x 1.4 x 0.8
1.8 x 1.3 x 0.8
1.7 x 1.6 x 0.9
1.8 x 1.3 x 0.8
1.8 x 1.2 x 0.7
1.9 x 1.3 x 0.7
2.0 x 1.0 x 0.8
1.6 x 1.3 x 0.9
1.3 x 1.1 x 0.6
1.9 x 1.4 x 0.8
1.8 x 1.3 x 0.8
1.7 x 1.6 x 0.9
1.8 x 1.3 x 0.8
1.8 x 1.2 x 0.7
1.9 x 1.3 x 0.7
2.0 x 1.0 x 0.8
1.6 x 1.3 x 0.9
1.3 x 1.1 x 0.6
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Fossil seeds
Fossil seeds