JOURNAL ARTICLE

Amazing diversity of today's ants tied to rise of flowering plants.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that the rise of flowering plants, or angiosperms, played a crucial role in the diversification and spread of ants. The research combines fossil and DNA data to support the idea that angiosperms were central to the success of ants. The study suggests that ants that adapted to angiosperms flourished, while earlier forms of ants went extinct due to changing conditions. This research sheds light on the evolutionary importance of angiosperms and their impact on ant diversity. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Botany
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175985408
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