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Windows into Prehistoric Ecosystems: exceptionally preserved plant fossils from the UK
The UK has a rich record of fossil plants, including a number of world-famous localities prized for their exceptional preservation. Spanning a number of different geological intervals, each site provides a unique window into an ecosystem that existed in the UK in the past. The remarkable level of preservation of these fossils provides the unique opportunity to study the genesis of new plant organs, to capture fleeting moments in plant development and to explore the rich interactions between plants, animals and fungi. In his lecture, Sandy will showcase how UK fossil sites from the Devonian, Carboniferous and Jurassic Periods continue to transform our understanding of the evolution of land plants and terrestrial ecosystems.
Date:
9 October 2025, 19:00
Venue:
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Speaker:
Dr Sandy Hetherington (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh)
Organiser contact email address:
secondaryeducation@obg.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
Autumn Science Lecture Series - University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://tickets.ox.ac.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?CG=BOTARBHID&C=BGonlinelecture#68337%20
Booking email:
events@obg.ox.ac.uk
Cost:
FREE
Audience:
Everyone is welcome to join
Editor:
Thomas Lockyer
