Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday December 20, 2024
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisation. Despite advanced microscopy and AI analysis, researchers couldn't classify the plant. This discovery highlights the mystery surrounding ancient ecosystems.