Paléontologie française, Paris

Paléontologie française, Paris, Chez l'auteur, 1840-1894, France, paleontology, Jurassic, Tertiary, Cretaceous, paleobotany, mollusk fossil, sea urchin fossil, fossil stories, This illustration features a detailed anatomical study of various botanical structures, showcasing the morphology of plant tissues. At the top, labeled sections display different forms of sclerenchyma and collenchyma cells, characterized by their distinctive shapes and wall structures. The numbering indicates specific examples, with labels such as ''Rician echinata, ' ''Clatrana turruins, ' and ''Quadrillaria Mandonosus, ' providing insight into their unique characteristics. Each structure is meticulously rendered to highlight textural details, demonstrating the complexity and diversity of plant cell types. This exploration underscores the importance of these tissues in plant anatomy and their functions within a plant's overall structure. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)