protocones
Protocones are a type of fossilized cone structures found in the fossil record, particularly in the late Paleozoic era. They are characterized by their conical shape and the presence of a central axis, which is often surrounded by a series of concentric rings or growth increments. Protocones are typically found in association with other fossilized plant remains, such as leaves and stems, and are often interpreted as the fossilized remains of the reproductive structures of ancient plants.
The term "protocone" was first coined by the German paleontologist Adolf Seilacher in the 1960s, and it
Protocones are typically preserved as impressions or compressions in sedimentary rocks, and they can vary in
Protocones are an important source of information about the evolution of plant reproduction, and they have