Scanning electron microscopy of latex casts of fossil plant impressions

16 3 Mon, 01/01/1973 - 12:00 August 645 649

CHALONER, W. G., GAY, M. M. 1973. Scanning electron microscopy of latex casts of fossil plant impressions. Palaeontology, 16, 3, 645–649.

W. G. Chaloner and M. M. Gay Rubber latex casts of fossil lycopod stem impressions in fine-grained matrices may be subjected to scanning electron microscopy to reveal details of the original epidermal structure. This technique offers the potential of obtaining microscopic detail from plant impression fossils even if the cuticle is not preserved. The Palaeontological Association (Free Access)