Paleontologists find fossil relative of Ginkgo biloba

Paleontologists find fossil relative of Ginkgo biloba 03/06/2017 03:00 PM EST A discovery of well-preserved fossil plants by paleontologists from the United States, China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia has allowed researchers to identify a distant relative of the living plant Ginkgo biloba. The find helps scientists better understand the evolution and diversity of ancient seed plants. The fossils, from the species Umaltolepis mongoliensis, date back to the early Cretaceous Period (some 100-125 million years ago). Scientists discovered ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=191217&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111