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How Fossilized Plants Tell Us About the Evolution of Animals

Clip: Season 46 Episode 17 | 1m 34s  | Video has closed captioning.

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Vertebrate fossils can help scientists better understand evolutionary timelines. But plant fossils give paleontologists and paleobotanists a more complete story.

Aired: 10/30/19

Rating: NR

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