Cross section of a tree trunk displaying concentric growth rings, ranging from a dense center to broader outer rings. These rings are an indicator of the tree's age and the conditions it grew under. The texture is coarse with visible cracks radiating from the center, manifesting the natural drying and aging of the wood. Each ring's thickness can reveal annual environmental changes, such as rainfall and temperature variations, important for dendrochronological studies. The wood's color varies from light to dark brown, depending on the ring.
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