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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 smooth walls of the large cork cells are evident here. The reflectivity is typical of high temperature exposure.

Transmitted Brightfield and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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