ChatGPT Confirms Wood Cells in a Meteorite.
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I just asked ChatGPT 4o: Are there fossilized wood cells in the attached photo? (https://chatgpt.com/c/6843dbac-6888-8004-af1c-1d3d40ea391d )
The AI replied: Yes, the image appears to show fossilized wood cells.
Key features suggesting this interpretation:
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Rectangular, elongated structures – These are consistent with tracheids or vessel elements, which are tubular cells involved in water transport in vascular plants.
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Thickened cell walls – The dark, prominent outlines suggest preserved secondary cell walls, typical in fossilized xylem tissue.
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Regular cellular arrangement – The pattern resembles the aligned and repeated structure of wood tissue, particularly in transverse or tangential sections.
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Presence of lumens – Many of the cell interiors appear hollow or show infillings, which is expected in fossilized plant tissues where original organic material has been replaced or filled with minerals.
Thus, based on the structure and organization visible in the image, it is highly likely that these are fossilized wood cells. Let me know if you’d like a labeled version or a comparative image from modern or fossil wood.
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