Ginkgoaceae

Ginkgoaceae Temporal range:
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Jurassic Ginkgo leaves
Scientific classification e
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Genera
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The Ginkgoaceae are a family of gymnosperms which appeared during the Mesozoic Era, of which the only extant representative is Ginkgo biloba, which is for this reason sometimes regarded as a living fossil. Formerly, however, there were several other genera, and forests of ginkgo existed. Because leaves can take such diverse forms within a single species, these are a poor measure of diversity, although differing structures of wood point to the existence of diverse ginkgo forests in ancient times.

External links

• "Ginkgoopsida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
• "Ginkgopsida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
• "Ginkgoales". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
• "Ginkgoaceae". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.

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