Reconstruction of the forest floor of the 74.6 million-year-old Dori's Tuff flora, featuring hypothetical angiosperm disperser interactions. The plants depicted, including the foliage, fruits, seeds and flowers, were illustrated in life position based on the fossil plants found at the site and their inferred growth habits. The mammalian and dinosaur seed dispersers depicted were based on the known fauna from the broader region during the late Campanian. (Brian Engh via SWNS)
Examples of seeds/fruits from the Dori’s Tuff flora, Jose Creek Formation, New Mexico, showing tiny seeds (upper left) to large fruits en masse. The scale bar is 1 centimeter. (Cindy Looy / Jaemin Lee / UC Berkeley via SWNS)
Reconstruction of the forest floor of the 74.6 million-year-old Dori's Tuff flora, featuring hypothetical angiosperm disperser interactions. The plants depicted, including the foliage, fruits, seeds and flowers, were illustrated in life position based on the fossil plants found at the site and their inferred growth habits. The mammalian and dinosaur seed dispersers depicted were based on the known fauna from the broader region during the late Campanian. (Brian Engh via SWNS)
By Stephen Beech
The discovery of a "botanical Pompeii" has rewritten a long-held theory that flowering plants only flourished after the dinosaurs.
Examples of seeds/fruits from the Dori’s Tuff flora, Jose Creek Formation, New Mexico, showing tiny seeds (upper left) to large fruits en masse. The scale bar is 1 centimeter. (Cindy Looy / Jaemin Lee / UC Berkeley via SWNS)
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values 105 to 109 through Tuesday.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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