"Scientists Astounded by 350-Million-Year-Old 'Dr. Seuss' Tree Fossil"

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"Scientists Astounded by 350-Million-Year-Old 'Dr. Seuss' Tree Fossil"
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Rare 3D fossils of ancient "Dr. Seuss trees" have left scientists amazed, providing a snapshot of the world from 350 million years ago when the planet's early forests were evolving. The fossils, found in a Canadian quarry, are incredibly rare and well-preserved, shedding light on secrets from the Paleozoic era. Named "Sanfordiacaulis," the trees were likely fossilized due to a catastrophic landslide caused by an earthquake, and their discovery has provided valuable insights into early forest ecosystems, despite the plant's short-lived existence in the fossil record.

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