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A new species Ampelorhiza heteroxylon, that was recently found, belongs to which category?
A)
Insect
B)
Plant
C)
Land Animal
D)
Aquatic Animal

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Plant


Researchers have found an 18.5-million-year-old fossil in Panama. It is said to be the oldest reliable species of a climbing plant.
The new species is named as ‘Ampelorhiza heteroxylon’., belonging to the climbing vine known as a liana from the soapberry family. This discovery is expected to shed more light on the evolution of climbing plants.

Published On : July 17, 2021
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