Fossilized stem of Dernbachia brasiliensis (IMAGE)

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Fossilized stem of Dernbachia brasiliensis

Caption

A fossilized stem of Dernbachia brasiliensis, a tree fern of the Permian (250-300 million years ago). Water-conducting xylem tissue is highlighted in blue.

Credit

Photo: Ludwig Luthardt, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin.

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