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a. The distribution of Nothofaguş fossils reflects the initial breakup of the supercontinent Pangea into two smaller supercontinents. Explain.

a. The distribution of Nothofaguş fossils reflects the initial breakup of the supercontinent Pangea into two smaller supercontinents. Explain.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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5. „Delow Is i- distribution of southern beech (genus Nothofagus), an ancient genus of trees occurring in the southern hemisphere. This distribution was constructed using both living and fossil specimens. a. The distribution of Nothofagus fossils reflects the initial breakup of the supercontinent Pangea into two smaller supercontinents. Explain. b. Recently, Nothofaqus fossils were also uncovered in Antarctica, as predicted by paleobotanists. Explain why this discovery is not surprising. c. Would you expect South American Nothofagus species alive today to be more similar those in Australia or to those in South America? Support your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:5. „Delow Is i- distribution of southern beech (genus Nothofagus), an ancient genus of trees occurring in the southern hemisphere. This distribution was constructed using both living and fossil specimens. a. The distribution of Nothofagus fossils reflects the initial breakup of the supercontinent Pangea into two smaller supercontinents. Explain. b. Recently, Nothofaqus fossils were also uncovered in Antarctica, as predicted by paleobotanists. Explain why this discovery is not surprising. c. Would you expect South American Nothofagus species alive today to be more similar those in Australia or to those in South America? Support your answer.
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