Rare fossils of an 'absolutely unique' tree dating back 350 million years have been uncovered in New Brunswick, Canada. Paleontologist Robert Gastaldo describes the tree, named Sanfordiacaulis densifolia, as resembling an oversized 'bottle brush' and likens its appearance to something out of a Dr. Seuss book. These findings could provide insights into one of the oldest tree architectures known to science.
Newly discovered ancient species looks like it could be from the mind of Dr. Seuss https://t.co/4V59PAzsIY
Rare 3D fossils show that some early trees had forms unlike any you've ever seen @currentbiology https://t.co/B0GCZ5zsO7
Prehistoric tree (Sanfordiacaulis densifolia) had an unusual organization and growth pattern. Paleontologist Robert Gastaldo says it resembled an oversized "bottle brush" https://t.co/zWZiCyi5jr
Alien-Looking Fossil Trees Uncovered in Canada: 'Unlike Any of Those That Live at the Present' https://t.co/3Oc1RcT6Ex https://t.co/QcJUYJqnqH
These fossilized trees discovered in Canada look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. The specimens, about 350 million years old, could give insight into one of the oldest tree architectures. https://t.co/hlCuomerHu https://t.co/hlCuomerHu
Scientists report rare fossil tree unearthed in New Brunswick: ‘Like something out of a Dr. Seuss book’ https://t.co/Ay95qKkYei https://t.co/0EujUt3xcm
Rare fossils reveal 'absolutely unique' tree from 350 million years ago https://t.co/tc8nqNcTMw
Winged island creature — with a ‘vivid’ pattern — discovered as new species in China https://t.co/nUvSyMczwk