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George Bernard:
Growth rings of a wych elm tree
» Description
Growth rings. Cross-section through the trunk of a wych elm tree (Ulmus glabra) showing the annular growth rings. A years growth consists of a porous band (dark brown), which is the slow winter growth, and a more dense band (light brown), which is the faster summer growth. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/GEORGE BERNARD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) |
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