Carboniferous swamp, historical artwork. These swampy forests existed during the Carboniferous Period (360 to 286 million years ago). The plants found
Carboniferous swamp, historical artwork. These swampy forests existed during the Carboniferous Period (360 to 286 million years ago). The plants found here included spore-bearing plants such as lycopods and ferns. The remains of these forests, compressed over geologic time, gave rise to deposits of coal that were later mined and used as a fuel. Artwork from the third edition of 'Les Entrailles de la Terre' (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier.
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