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Burnt Thuja plicata Bark Under the Microscope

Charred Bark

This is from a tapelift off charred red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark. The circular pattern with radiating spokes is a typical bark structure. The reflectivity is typical of high temperature exposure.

Transmitted Brightfield and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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