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<p>[QUOTE="James Conrad, post: 4327153, member: 5066"]I would note there are limits to the above type of analysis but, this is where you start.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>Limitations:</i></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Identifications based on wood anatomy are generally accurate only to the genus (e.g. ash, spruce) or, in some cases, to a subgeneric grouping (e.g., white oak group), but rarely to the exact species. Therefore, all information known about the specimen is important and should be provided. The wood's common name and country or geographic area of origin are especially useful and may help to determine the precise species.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please fill out these sections of the specimen submission form.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="James Conrad, post: 4327153, member: 5066"]I would note there are limits to the above type of analysis but, this is where you start. [B][I]Limitations:[/I][/B] Identifications based on wood anatomy are generally accurate only to the genus (e.g. ash, spruce) or, in some cases, to a subgeneric grouping (e.g., white oak group), but rarely to the exact species. Therefore, all information known about the specimen is important and should be provided. The wood's common name and country or geographic area of origin are especially useful and may help to determine the precise species. Please fill out these sections of the specimen submission form.[/QUOTE]
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