{"product_id":"metasequoia-dawn-redwood-fossil-4","title":"Metasequoia - Dawn Redwood Fossil #4","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eThis beautifully preserved fossil leaf comes from the extinct species \u003cem data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eMetasequoia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood. Although once thought to have disappeared millions of years ago, living Dawn Redwoods were famously rediscovered in China during the 1940s, making them one of the world's most remarkable \"living fossils\".\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eFossil \u003cem data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eMetasequoia\u003c\/em\u003e leaves are typically found preserved in fine sediment, allowing the delicate shape and vein patterns of the original leaf to be captured in impressive detail. These fossils provide an incredible glimpse into ancient forests that covered large parts of the Northern Hemisphere millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eA wonderful addition to any fossil collection, this genuine fossil also makes an unusual gift for anyone with an interest in natural history, palaeontology, or ancient plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You will receive the exact fossil pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The CC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55882973806977,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/6004\/6403\/files\/Metasequoia_41.jpg?v=1783343860","url":"https:\/\/thecitrinecircle.com\/products\/metasequoia-dawn-redwood-fossil-4","provider":"The Citrine Circle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}