Sudden Collapse in Ancient Biodiversity: Was Global Warming the Culprit?
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 15:14
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have unearthed striking evidence for a sudden ancient collapse in plant biodiversity. A trove of 200 million-year-old fossil leaves collected in East Greenland tells the story, carrying its message across time to us today.
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