Fossil

Black coloured stone cylinder, slightly curved like a root. Showing a channel at the rear and an even ‘dimpled’ texture.

Exhibition label text: Stigmaria. The root like structure of lepidodendron. These are actually underground branches. The small pits are where rootlets were attached. 5.0 x 38.0 x 10.5 cm.
Plant root: Stigmaria.
Digital image on Keeper’s computer – S:/Keeper/MyPictures/Exhibitions/DisplayNewVisitorCentre. Taken July 2004.

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