Field Research Nets 5000 lbs of fossil plant material

Saturday, December 1, 2012

The Division of Paleobotany concluded a successful field season in Antarctica during October and November in 2012. From this expedition more than 5000 lbs of fossil plant materials were collected, and are currently the focus of research projects by members of the Division.

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