AI Confirms Fossil Wood in Meteorite.
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Parallel Alignment of Elongated Cells: The image shows vertically aligned, rectangular to polygonal cell structures resembling tracheids or vessel elements typical of secondary xylem (wood tissue).
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Cell Walls and Lumen: The darker outlines indicate preserved cell walls, while the lighter interiors represent the cell lumens.
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Ray Structures or Cross-Fields: There appear to be horizontal interruptions or cross-bars in some columns, possibly representing wood rays or pit arrangements.
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Annotated Arrows: The red and green arrows seem to highlight regions of interest—possibly vessel elements (large diameter cells) and smaller parenchyma or tracheid cells.
This microstructure is strongly indicative of fossilized wood, likely permineralized or silicified, retaining the anatomical features of its original plant tissue. Let me know if you want a labeled version with cell types annotated.
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